Special Agent Benjamin P. Grogan
United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Friday, April 11, 1986

Biographical Info
Age: 53
Tour of Duty: 19 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, April 11, 1986
Incident Location: Florida
Weapon Used: Rifle; Semi-automatic
Suspect Info: Both shot and killed

Special Agent Grogan and Special Agent Jerry Dove were shot and killed while attempting to apprehend two bank robbers in Miami, Florida. The two suspects had been on a spree of bank robberies which left several people dead and wounded. After setting up a surveillance several agents began to follow the suspects. During the take down a furious gunfight ensued, leaving Agents Grogan and Dove dead and seven other agents wounded. The two suspects were also shot and killed.

Special Agent Grogan had been with the agency for 19 years and was survived by his wife.

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Special Agent Jerry Dove United States Department of Justice - F..., US EOW: Friday, April 11, 1986 Cause of Death: Gunfire