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Grogan (surname)
Grogan is a surname. The Irish version is Ó Gruagáin. List of persons Notable people with the surname include: * Benjamin Grogan, FBI agent killed in the 1986 FBI Miami shootout * Clare Grogan (born 1962), Scottish actress and singer * Clem Grogan (born 1951), real name Steve Dennis Grogan, an American murderer and former member of the Manson Family * Cornelius Grogan (1738?–1798), a member of the Society of United Irishmen * David Grogan (1914–1993), British water polo player * Edward Grogan (other), several people * Emmett Grogan (1943–1978), founder of the hippie group the Diggers * Ewart Grogan (1874–1967), British explorer of Africa, Kenyan businessman * George Grogan (1875–1962), British Army officer, recipient of the Victoria Cross * Ione Grogan (1891–1961), American academic and educator * James Grogan (1931–2000), American figure skater * Janet Grogan, Irish singer and songwriter * John Grogan (born 1957), American journalist * John Grogan (dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986 FBI Miami Shootout
The 1986 FBI Miami shootout occurred on April 11, 1986, in Miami-Dade County, Florida, U.S. (the specific area was incorporated as Pinecrest in 1996), when a small group of field agents for the FBI attempted to apprehend William Russell Matix and Michael Lee Platt, who were suspected of committing a series of violent crimes in and around the Miami metropolitan area. Although they had partially surrounded the suspects after maneuvering them off a local road, the agents involved quickly found their firepower was outmatched by the weapons which Matix and Platt had in their vehicle. During the gun battle which ensued, Platt in particular was able to repeatedly return fire despite sustaining multiple hits. Two Special Agents died from their wounds, while five other agents were injured by gunfire. The shootout ended when both Matix and Platt were killed. The incident is infamous as one of the most violent episodes in the history of the FBI and is often studied in law enforcement tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
