United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Government
End of Watch: Friday, April 11, 1986
Age: 53
Tour of Duty: 25 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 11, 1986
Weapon Used: Rifle; Mini 14
Suspect Info: Both shot and killed
Special Agent Benjamin 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 surveillance, several agents began to follow the suspects and attempted to stop them in front of 12201 SW 82nd Avenue. During the takedown, 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 was a United States Army veteran and had served with the United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation for 25 years. He was survived by his wife, mother, two sisters, and brother.
He is buried in Palmetto Cemetery, Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia.