The 1986 FBI Miami Dade Shootout... (*MATURE AUDIENCE ONLY*)

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    The 1986 FBI Miami shootout occurred on April 11, 1986, in Miami-Dade County, Florida, U.S., 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. The duo had committed at least 7 armored truck and bank robberies in the Miami area.
    The C-1 Miami FBI Bank Robbery Squad were perplexed by the idea of two individuals so actively operating in the area without allegiance or subset. Thus birthing an 18 month long investigation.. But all would come to an end on April 11th 1986- after agents stumbled upon the suspects vehicle. A 1979 Black Monte Carlo.
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  • @PopoMedic
    @PopoMedic  Před rokem +1136

    What story should I cover next? >:}

  • @Dean-qq4wy
    @Dean-qq4wy Před rokem +5904

    They just keep getting better and better. At this point I'm unsure whether I'm watching a high budget documentary series and not just a few guys on CZcams doing their own research with amazing, cinematic-like videos to go with the to-the-point commentary, no useless information, no unnecessary talking just pure facts.

    • @vlotex
      @vlotex Před rokem +49

      True that. Them videos are absolutely phenomenal!

    • @Ithurtswhenipee89
      @Ithurtswhenipee89 Před rokem +37

      Sprinkles of humor. Chefs kiss

    • @illeagle9560
      @illeagle9560 Před rokem +47

      "High budget documentary" the video isn't even 20 minutes long, guy hasn't even made a 30 minute video. Not that they're not good, but there's much better out there

    • @biIIybob858
      @biIIybob858 Před rokem +38

      The first 3 minutes of this video is absolutely useless

    • @Jw-uz8xi
      @Jw-uz8xi Před rokem +25

      @@illeagle9560what/whoms' channel is better?
      This shit is dope af!

  • @3471robert
    @3471robert Před rokem +159

    I lived in Miami in 1986 and use to live right around the corner from this shoot out scene. There is a road side memorial to the FBI agents that were killed behind the Farm Stores business where the gun battle took place. Miami was the Wild Wild West in the 1980s! This is an excellent documentary!

    • @THERANDOMMAN91
      @THERANDOMMAN91 Před rokem +10

      Explains why Vice City took place on 1986

    • @Nick-1992-SRB
      @Nick-1992-SRB Před rokem +1

      That’s why I’ll always love the 80’s epic time to have been young back then.

    • @janejones8672
      @janejones8672 Před rokem +6

      Cocaine City Miami, Dade County, Florida

    • @bluecloves9523
      @bluecloves9523 Před rokem +1

      Al Capone wanted to live in Miami when he first came down to the south. A second home if you will, and yet he did. His house is still up. He didn’t live long enough to create memories there.

    • @chrisbelsito4231
      @chrisbelsito4231 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Moved from Cutler Ridge in 82… I 8 years old..

  • @declanmagill7624
    @declanmagill7624 Před rokem +211

    If any of you would like an additional evaluation of the shootout specificially, Paul Harrel has a lengthy, very in depth analysis of just the shootout - his video covers everything from how many shots were fired by who and what type of weapon, to lasting effects of the incident itself. This video was awesome! Fair warning, While I do love Paul, when I say lengthy and in-depth...I mean it.

    • @Tekisasubakani
      @Tekisasubakani Před rokem +6

      I'm pretty sure I watched an FBI-produced video covering the shootout here on CZcams. And yeah, Harrell can definitely be long-winded.

    • @jaysencorbett1855
      @jaysencorbett1855 Před rokem +1

      Does he cover the rituals they used for protection?

    • @ClickClack_Bam
      @ClickClack_Bam Před 11 měsíci +4

      He just released that he has pancreatic cancer.
      😢

    • @ThatWolfFromHyruleGaming
      @ThatWolfFromHyruleGaming Před 9 měsíci +4

      Ive seen that video a couple dozen times. Pauls information is a very valuable resource to anyone that wants to train or learn to shoot.

    • @declanmagill7624
      @declanmagill7624 Před 9 měsíci +3

      @ClickClack_Bam Yes...very sad. I actually had the pleasure of meeting him at a small gunshow not too long ago and unfortunately he seemed pretty tired and often took breaks. Paul and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  • @-D-5
    @-D-5 Před rokem +822

    I've been a cop for 10 years now and have heard this story told many times. But never have I heard it told this damn good!!!!! Thanks Popo medic!!

    • @Claire-xk5bb
      @Claire-xk5bb Před rokem +24

      if you want to hear it one last time and in such painstaking detail that it may still surprise you, please check out Paul harrel's presentation of the shootout, while Popo Medic is an excellent storyteller he lacks critical detail and a breakdown of the event and it's impact on law enforcement, which honestly paul covers in such impeccable detail that i think you might find immensely interesting and may shed further light on that sad, sad, day in Miami dade.
      btw Paul harrel is a retired us army pistol marksman and firearm instructor that has been involved in 2 separate defensive shootings and still educates and teaches firearm technique and fundamentals irl and on youtube.
      highly recommended you check him out even if its only on Miami dade.
      hope you have an excellent day/night whatever time it is wherever you may reside stranger
      take care

    • @-D-5
      @-D-5 Před rokem +19

      @@Claire-xk5bb Paul Harrel is the man!!! Never knew he covered this story! Thanks brother!

    • @freethinker3716
      @freethinker3716 Před rokem +8

      @@-D-5 Thank you for your service.

    • @homeboyfuckedanalien
      @homeboyfuckedanalien Před rokem

      Well of coarse this isn't a circle jerk of government gang members.

    • @brown2889
      @brown2889 Před rokem +4

      Yes, thank you for your service and it is still needed sir.
      God bless you.

  • @philliphinkle2812
    @philliphinkle2812 Před rokem +1215

    I was a police officer in CA at the time of this shooting. I remember reading and studying the incident many times over the years. It changed tactics for agencies all across the country. We changed from revolver to semi autos about this time as a result. Such a tragedy. I'm sure it changed FBI tactics as well.

    • @MASTEROFEVIL
      @MASTEROFEVIL Před rokem +31

      Is that why cops don't use revolvers anymore?

    • @bighobo7745
      @bighobo7745 Před rokem +105

      @@MASTEROFEVIL pretty much, power-wise common revolvers of the time weren't really ahead of semi-autos (or monstrously overpowered/oversized for the task) and reloading a revolver quickly is a skill few will ever have.

    • @coyote16able
      @coyote16able Před rokem +52

      @@MASTEROFEVIL What Hobo said also the thing to note was also that various police agencies in Florida where starting to run into more of the various gangs, Cartels or even just random street thugs with semi-automatic to fully automatic weapons and brand new ones at that and where getting boulder about using them against the police.

    • @tyronemaroney335
      @tyronemaroney335 Před rokem +54

      And then north Hollywood changed it again

    • @dragonace119
      @dragonace119 Před rokem +30

      @@tyronemaroney335 Yeah, after that cops started to carry patrol rifles in the trunk.

  • @martincolvill5453
    @martincolvill5453 Před rokem +344

    Your production has amped up greatly. Excellent video.
    I was a cop in the Pacific Northwest when this went down. It made us really look at what we could do to prevent this from happening in our towns.
    Less than a year later I caught a bank robber after a 17 mile high speed chase down I-5 in Washington State.
    No shots were fired.
    It was a highlight in my career.

    • @drmalenko
      @drmalenko Před rokem +7

      The Good Lord looking out for ya!!!

    • @thefastestfox1
      @thefastestfox1 Před rokem +7

      In Texas we take em .44 style, god bless ya brother.

    • @peterruiz6117
      @peterruiz6117 Před rokem +2

      Very aawsuum
      broth'a Fuzz man

    • @cmac6136
      @cmac6136 Před rokem +1

      @@thefastestfox1 that's the problem. Half these pigs are ready to shoot even when they see no weapon. "44 style" and cops wonder why people hate them

    • @adammason4314
      @adammason4314 Před rokem +5

      I'm sure ya did bud. Whatever to stroke that ego or story you put yourself in.

  • @curbyourshi1056
    @curbyourshi1056 Před 11 měsíci +20

    The actual crime here is that you haven't got over 1 million subscribers. Bloody hell, you deserve 2 million mate. Excellent videos, that I'm binge watching right now.

  • @nightfires2k12
    @nightfires2k12 Před rokem +34

    The reason this changed how the FBI equips and trains their agents is because both Agents Grogan and Dove were killed while trying to get Dove's 9mm handgun working again after it had been struck by a bullet fired by Platt. Additionally, when Agent McNeil was shot, blood got into his revolver's chambers which made it impossible to reload.
    Lastly, autopsies on both Platt and Matix showed they had not taken any chemicals or drugs prior to the shootout, and despite receiving multiple would-be traumatic gunshot wounds were able to fight the entire duration of the shootout, approximately 5 minutes. This led to the FBI and law enforcement in general changing their personnel's service weapons to something with much more stopping power.

  • @hbaez2
    @hbaez2 Před rokem +425

    A year before the shootout, I was sitting across from Matix at a Christmas party in my home. One of my brother's friends worked for his landscaping company. Seemed like a normal guy--nothing to clue anyone into his double life.

    • @1dirkmanchest
      @1dirkmanchest Před rokem

      Beau..... Did the FBI ever talk to you at all? I mean these two killed 2 agents and wounded five more. I think they would want to understand these guys to the best of their abilities. There was no Twitter, CZcams, or FB to get into and violate citizens' first amendment rights. Maybe this was a different breed of FBI agents before Super Patriot Comey was recruited to spy on Americans. I think the FBI should be disarmed now, I used to hold them in great regard.

    • @UnknownToasty
      @UnknownToasty Před rokem +2

      At that time he was a cold blooded killer and robber, crazy how you truly never know who's around you.

    • @forgettable8300
      @forgettable8300 Před rokem +14

      Damn that would be a trippy situation.

    • @Mr.Padgett
      @Mr.Padgett Před rokem +8

      Well that is usually how it goes lol. Nobody is gonna just reveal to you what they are.

    • @jffry890
      @jffry890 Před rokem +23

      ​@@Mr.Padgett I'm a white guy.

  • @sethrichardson4116
    @sethrichardson4116 Před rokem +891

    I studied this case in my police academy. The part they really hit on was how many times the two suspects were shot and refused to die. Just a constant reminder there are truly monstrous people out there.

    • @libfab1
      @libfab1 Před rokem +201

      Miami, 1985-86. Those dudes were loaded on coke. After the first one or two hits, they were dead. They just didn't know it yet.

    • @TheRealZJE313
      @TheRealZJE313 Před rokem +43

      So y did the FBI stop using 1911s and Thompson's and BAR

    • @xedrickOG
      @xedrickOG Před rokem +102

      Will to live and keep fighting isnt monstrous

    • @johnbrown7911
      @johnbrown7911 Před rokem +76

      I was wondering if I heard him correctly. One of the suspects took 3 shots of 357 magnum to the torso and was still giving them hell?

    • @bushy9780
      @bushy9780 Před rokem +74

      @@xedrickOG Exactly. There is nothing inherently evil about tenacity. The soldiers at Normandy took bullets and still kept advancing up the beaches. I don't know if OP meant it that way, but that's how his comment comes off.

  • @nathanfite9740
    @nathanfite9740 Před rokem +22

    Man, I’ve revisited this video several times and gotta say this one in particular stands out to me. This type of content is a perfect mix of information, intensity and a very somber conclusion. You use the soundtracks perfectly too, don’t think we didn’t notice. Very polished presentation all around.

  • @calebquentel8837
    @calebquentel8837 Před rokem +10

    I live in Dade and I’ve heard the story told many times. But I never realized how crazy it actually was until this video. Great job.

  • @jdizzy01
    @jdizzy01 Před rokem +450

    Paul Harrell said it best when he said "there were a lot of shortcomings on that day, but what there was no shortage of was bravery"

    • @user-cv8qe9ru8c
      @user-cv8qe9ru8c Před rokem +35

      Paul Harrells vid on this is one of the best I've seen

    • @cristiansolano9491
      @cristiansolano9491 Před rokem +8

      I love his description of the shooting. He definitely did the officers who brought the Miami Dade shooter down justice.

    • @PTurbo86
      @PTurbo86 Před rokem +11

      Yes, the Paul Harrell video on this event is unsurpassed. This Popo Medic video is very, very boiled down, and has some inaccuracies, but so many who cover this firefight simply get it wrong.

    • @bungalowmo
      @bungalowmo Před rokem

      @zionistjew4748 Oh yes...for a long time now, every few years, whenever there are school shootings & the like...it suddenly becomes the fodder for the left to try & do another gun bill, trying to chip away at our God given rights. F them!

    • @bobbycoots3761
      @bobbycoots3761 Před rokem

      Yep, Platt and Matix were brave. The FBI, not so much, they are nothing but a bunch of criminal propagandists and traitors.

  • @lucastrudel8986
    @lucastrudel8986 Před rokem +152

    This really reminds me of those early 2000s late night documentaries that really grabbed your attention and made you stay up way later than you should of 😂

  • @HenryBradley-lx1gv
    @HenryBradley-lx1gv Před rokem +12

    The story, the Miami vice setting, the 80s synth wave music all fits perfectly. I’ve done some editing myself and understand how hard it is to put this kind of stuff together. Great job guys.

  • @congruentcrib
    @congruentcrib Před rokem +7

    I love the edit of firefights you have. They really set a mood like no other.
    *panning over a neighborhood with distant gunshots*
    *close up followed by an abrupt stop and no video, no audio*
    Really amazing

  • @deeznutz8300
    @deeznutz8300 Před rokem +167

    "Not all players play to win"- Popo Medic Dude your placement, simplicity, and originality are admirably unique. You've won my internet today.

    • @LoneStarMillennial
      @LoneStarMillennial Před rokem +1

      Yeah and that line made me laugh because it literally makes no sense. But at least he said it with conviction.

    • @lo-rez
      @lo-rez Před rokem

      That's what got you, huh? 😆

    • @Grineck
      @Grineck Před rokem +7

      @@LoneStarMillennial Hes not wrong tho, "Not all players play to win" some "Play to Die"

    • @devinerentalsltd8708
      @devinerentalsltd8708 Před rokem +10

      @@LoneStarMillennial He is saying the bank robbers most likely knew they would die and intended on taking as many people with them into death. Which seems clear from the life insurance policy and way they acted.

    • @cobrajack-official
      @cobrajack-official Před rokem +1

      Came here to say the book isriveting. Finished it in 2 nights. Totally worth it.

  • @wolvves4293
    @wolvves4293 Před rokem +567

    You're so good at telling stories. Just like a real documentary.

  • @dmichael7144
    @dmichael7144 Před rokem +37

    Hearing Grogan speak over the radio moments before his death is chilling. R.I.P. Grogan and Dove!

  • @Abseloot_Yoonet
    @Abseloot_Yoonet Před rokem +4

    It’s amazing how well y’all put these stories together I wouldn’t change a thing! Can’t wait till y’all have your own TV SHOW!!! Keep crushing these videos 💪

  • @WPFD451
    @WPFD451 Před rokem +287

    You've definitely found your nitch. I loved the old videos, but these mini-documentaries are fantastic. I can't wait to see your channel blow up; you deserve it.

    • @rowanweaver3241
      @rowanweaver3241 Před rokem

      btw its niche, not trying to be a smartass, just good to know as people can be real dickheads about spelling mistakes, which tbh is ridicilous, have a great day tho mate

    • @johnfyten3392
      @johnfyten3392 Před rokem +19

      Grammar police here. Niche, not nitch. And right on, couldn't agree more. Popo Medic is bringing his A game

    • @turnip5359
      @turnip5359 Před rokem +8

      I've always pronounced it neesh

    • @rowanweaver3241
      @rowanweaver3241 Před rokem +9

      @@turnip5359 thats how it is pronounced

    • @camkraw893
      @camkraw893 Před rokem +7

      Pronounced "neesh", spelled "niche" . 😊

  • @MtGamin
    @MtGamin Před rokem +550

    The worst thing about this channel and these video is that they take a lot of time to make and waiting 3 weeks between videos is like an impossible mission for me, they are done so well, the narration is captivating and every topic is SPOT ON.
    Thank you for the time and effort you and your team put into this, wish you had a huge staff to push more videos through.

    • @smarterthanyou9090
      @smarterthanyou9090 Před rokem

      Good things come to those who wait, and useless do nothing entitled selfish roaches will burn in ash.

    • @romeogolf4
      @romeogolf4 Před rokem +8

      The worst thing about these videos is the narration. It's like he's unable to speak more than four words at a time without a pause...

    • @rand0m162
      @rand0m162 Před rokem +23

      @@romeogolf4 really? Most people find it great, it brings the tone of the situation they are covering

    • @MisterRawgers
      @MisterRawgers Před rokem +11

      @@rand0m162 he could definitely work on his delivery and cadence as it does sound cheesy at times. And they use a LOT of stock footage

    • @rand0m162
      @rand0m162 Před rokem +7

      @@MisterRawgers yeah, I believe he’s still in the learning phase, but I 100% agree. It should get better over times as he learns

  • @ThatWolfFromHyruleGaming
    @ThatWolfFromHyruleGaming Před 9 měsíci +6

    Couple things I noticed. First, Platt didn’t have an M16, it was a Mini-14 with a folding stock and jungle taped 30 rounders. Second, there are a lot of details of the gunfight glossed over like the car stop the agents did so they could get the robbers off the street, where they decided to do it, and what went on.
    McNeil attempted to get to his shotgun but thought it was quicker to just dump his revolver into the windscreen, when Platt shot him in the hand and prevented him from reloading. When that happened, Mirales was behind him rolling out of the car with his shotgun and got hit in the arm and was taken out of the fight for a time (he came back later). Hanlon had lost his revolver and drew his backup snub nose and took cover with Grogan and Dove who had 9mm S&W. Grogan had lost his glasses in the crash and had poor eyesight without them. Across the street were two more agents that were not hitting anything. When Platt attempted to get out of the car, he presented his torso to Dove who made the “shot heard around the world” that went through Platt’s arm and into his chest. By this time at least three agents were disabled or out of the fight. When Platt got back to his feet, he charged Grogan’s car, wounding Hanlon in the arm and hand, killing Grogan and Dove, then went to shoot Hanlon again. So 6 disabled right there. As Platt went to get into Grogan’s car, Mirales came back and hit Platt in the foot, then emptied his shotgun into the side window and windshield one handed. It was said the last shot was fired into the engine block and disabled or damaged the starter. Matix was also in the passenger seat at this time. While Mirales was getting to his revolver, Platt returned with a 44 magnum and fired several shots, missing Mirales entirely. Platt gets back into Grogan’s car and it fails to start, giving Mirales time to advance with his revolver and finish Platt and Matix off.
    If you want better detail, you can watch Paul Harrel’s video on his analysis of the shootout or the movie he mentions.

  • @danielkoerner7127
    @danielkoerner7127 Před rokem +4

    Thanks for your excellent work on documenting this horrific event. Outstanding editing and narration, well done!

  • @gomad9030
    @gomad9030 Před rokem +188

    How do you not have millions of subscribers the effort you put into these videos is insane

    • @turbo8628
      @turbo8628 Před rokem +7

      Videos with substance and for mature audiences have leas viewers because they don't cater to the masses. Still should have way more viewers but the channel does seem to be growing after popo found his groove so to speak.

    • @janitarjanitar
      @janitarjanitar Před rokem +8

      He'll be there soon don't worry. Just help and share with friends.

    • @malachigrogan7384
      @malachigrogan7384 Před rokem +7

      That's what I'm saying his vids are great

    • @yourlonglostbeachball
      @yourlonglostbeachball Před rokem +2

      He definitely will within the next three months. Callin it.

    • @user-rf9mx4qf7z
      @user-rf9mx4qf7z Před rokem +2

      Dude has half a million subscribers, several of his videos have millions of views. He's getting there 🙂

  • @Stoney_AKA_James
    @Stoney_AKA_James Před rokem +125

    I had the pleasure of meeting Agent Mireles at an officers survival seminar back in 1989. He recounted what occurred so that lessons would be learned, and yes MANY lessons were learned.

  • @BudGreene87
    @BudGreene87 Před rokem +115

    I love these videos, the 80s synth vibe is the best!! There’s a good movie about this shootout that has burt from tremors in it. This was yet another situation where someone with a rifle, a mini-14 to be exact, made the entire police force rethink their duty revolvers…

    • @mrsrex
      @mrsrex Před rokem +4

      Didn't Michael gross play burt? Burt was the guy married to reba McIntyre's character in tremors, correct??

    • @1dirkmanchest
      @1dirkmanchest Před rokem +2

      I talked with an ATF agent when I was training at FLETC. He said right after this he went out and bought a pair of Browning Hi-Power 13 shot 9mm automatics. He said everyone thought the revolver was as dead as disco.

    • @keithsimpson2685
      @keithsimpson2685 Před rokem

      The funny thing is people will fight about cops armament, civilian armament, etc. when the only thing that has demonstrably lowered crime as a matter of public policy in the last 20 years was the support payments late covid. Universal basic income would probably do more to stop low level violent crime than any other policy it is kind of wild.

    • @1dirkmanchest
      @1dirkmanchest Před rokem

      @@keithsimpson2685 I'm gonna have to disagree with you on this. These guys were far beyond throwing a few dollars each month. Platt had a 115-grain 9mm JHP rip thru his arm, enter the chest drop the lung, and come to rest 1/4 inch from his aorta. All the while shooting that Mini-14 at anyone with a badge.

  • @cradleofanaya8391
    @cradleofanaya8391 Před rokem +3

    I just found your Channel and I started binge watching , the way you present the story with visuals and music is amazing !

  • @johnthomas8605
    @johnthomas8605 Před rokem +136

    While attending Marine Corps Security Force training and afterwardswhile part of a SecurityForce Company, we extensively studied the action of that shootout. Great video.

    • @maxb4210
      @maxb4210 Před rokem

      They talked about this shootout during BSG?

    • @johnthomas8605
      @johnthomas8605 Před rokem +2

      @@maxb4210 In Battalion School at Chesapeake in 1990 and we revisited it a few times in MCSF Co Charleston a few times during certain training blocks.

  • @stickler6014
    @stickler6014 Před rokem +24

    Ah. The days when criminals didn't get away with crime. I miss those days.

    • @markdesmond3659
      @markdesmond3659 Před rokem +14

      What are you talking about? Violent crime rates were like 3x higher when this took place than they are today

    • @supe4701
      @supe4701 Před rokem +6

      @@markdesmond3659He's probably talking about [Insert disliked politician here]

    • @thegamingchicken945
      @thegamingchicken945 Před rokem

      @@supe4701 Vermin Supreme should be the president. Too bad they stole the election

    • @ShekelCollecter-ce2fz
      @ShekelCollecter-ce2fz Před rokem

      ​@Michael Bock cope

  • @desmondhumebrotha3522

    These are easily the best and most captivating videos on CZcams. Love the narration, music and overall quality! Keep it up brotha

  • @oneoffpretender4134
    @oneoffpretender4134 Před rokem +55

    Honestly these small documentaries are amazing. I feel they should be on Netflix at this rate, I can't wait for the next one already.

    • @cl4998
      @cl4998 Před rokem +4

      Too good to be on Netflix. They make politically correct garbage.

    • @MrLaz0rz
      @MrLaz0rz Před rokem +1

      Check out Paul Harrel's breakdown if you liked this!

    • @avery.a5948
      @avery.a5948 Před rokem

      @@cl4998 Netflix has incredible docs

  • @foodank_atr817
    @foodank_atr817 Před rokem +88

    Paul Harrell has a very thorough breakdown of the sequence of events during the shootout.

  • @supermercerbros
    @supermercerbros Před rokem +2

    Love this stuff man. Always loved your content, great music, great stories, great production. And facts.

  • @DarykThorwin
    @DarykThorwin Před rokem +9

    I believe the aftermath of the Miami Dade shootout led the FBI to select the 10mm for service. That's pretty significant if one shootout can lead to the whole bureau in adopting a new, larger caliber of round to use.

    • @AhuizotlXiuh
      @AhuizotlXiuh Před 10 měsíci

      They couldn't handle 10mm so they settled with .40Short&Weak

  • @gagefender5863
    @gagefender5863 Před rokem +85

    Dude, when the car is driving down the road at night with street lamps dancing off the hood is exactly like the very first episode of Miami Vice... absolutely blown away. Amazing job!

  • @BigBackInk
    @BigBackInk Před rokem +50

    Wow!! I've been waiting for you to cover this one. Hard to believe I was 13 at the time. I think this is probably one of the best re-tellings of this incident I've seen. You gave a few little tidbits of information that shows you really did your research for this one. Besides the North Hollywood Shootout, this incident changed policing, weapons and tactics for years to come. Ballistics were studied, new calibers and handguns were invited, and the world changed. With the music and quotes you used I felt myself getting choked up towards the end. Those FBI agents are heroes for the choices they made and the action they took, especially Mireles. May God rest their souls.

  • @tylerwoodman4270
    @tylerwoodman4270 Před 10 měsíci +5

    My dad went to high school with Michael platt. Said he was like a golden boy stud athlete and then he went in the military and no one ever heard from him until they saw his name in the news. He didn’t have roots in our town, his dad was stationed at our local base

  • @SueDohman
    @SueDohman Před rokem

    WHOA! Man! That was brilliantly well done! Absolutely loved the soundtrack, the scenes/the camera shots etc. sound effects....All around really well done video, my man!

  • @livingood1049
    @livingood1049 Před rokem +79

    I've seen a reenactment of this crime before, no doubt at great expense to the producers. I'm impressed with your use of audio and visual of the aftermath to create an equally compelling story.

  • @OMGmyFACE
    @OMGmyFACE Před rokem +1

    I appreciate so much that you don't sound like all the other video essayist dorks on here. Keep up the great content!

  • @falcongamingproductions9938

    These are some seriously high quality videos. I love it!!

  • @Potleafeon
    @Potleafeon Před rokem +15

    This is definitely a top notch production. Love the 80's vibe it gives. Really puts you in the scene.

  • @joeshmo13
    @joeshmo13 Před rokem +47

    Your content is better than many short documentaries I've seen who have full professional productions crews. The community sure seems to love it and is engaging with new ideas for you as well. Keep em coming my man! Also...hats off to all agents involved in the shootout, especially the 2 fallen agents and Agent Ed Mireles for just being a badass warrior

  • @kenhill3230
    @kenhill3230 Před rokem +3

    Great video. I lived in Jacksonville at the time and there was a lot of coverage about the robberies. I just remember being kind of stunned after the shootout. I had always thought the FBI was this unstoppable, invincible type organization, and it was crazy to hear about agents getting killed, and the one agent going over and whacking these guys even though he was injured.

  • @victorkhong7654
    @victorkhong7654 Před rokem

    Your topics, production values and quality are over the top excellent! It is incredible to get these quality documentaries. I'm sending support.

  • @YakMiani
    @YakMiani Před rokem +8

    I worked that district for about a year in 1987. Being a Miami cop in the 80’s was wild.

  • @msau9747
    @msau9747 Před rokem +25

    I miss when the FBI was like this.

    • @HardestEli
      @HardestEli Před rokem +1

      Maybe there aren't as many bad guys like this? Idk. Me too...

    • @Lostsouls5557
      @Lostsouls5557 Před rokem

      Fucc all the three letter agencies

    • @BrainFuck10
      @BrainFuck10 Před rokem

      Now they're just Democrat goons

  • @KEEPINITRIL
    @KEEPINITRIL Před rokem

    There are a ton of comment on your videos about how great your videos are, and this is going to be another one!
    You keep nailing it with your videos!

  • @Scraggledust
    @Scraggledust Před rokem

    Newly addicted! Great content and production! Now my fav channel. Tyvm for your hard work on making truly great content!!!!!!

  • @KaDaJxClonE
    @KaDaJxClonE Před rokem +89

    I love the pacing of the voice over, the descriptions given, the chronological order of events, the backstory of both sides, and how you include a reason for what they did rather than just chalk it up to greed or malice.
    The soundtrack ties it all together as well.

    • @The_Bobby_Jay
      @The_Bobby_Jay Před rokem

      It’s a very technical and almost clinical way of describing the incident. So matter of fact and it really works with the tone he sets as he tells the story. I think it’s awesome too.

  • @cigarettesmokingman9471
    @cigarettesmokingman9471 Před rokem +37

    Like Paul Harrell and probably others have said, they knew the robbers/murders had long guns, they should have had long guns too.

    • @MM-qi5mk
      @MM-qi5mk Před rokem +1

      He did a great breakdown too. Love Harrell

  • @totheinferno
    @totheinferno Před rokem

    I eagerly awaited this one. So glad you covered it.

  • @aldoperez4888
    @aldoperez4888 Před rokem

    Bro this is got to be one of the best videos I have ever seen not only on CZcams but on every platform I love historical things like this and you guys did it so well I am even commenting on your video congrats and thank you for this what a great video

  • @antoniotula262
    @antoniotula262 Před rokem +7

    I've read & heard so many articles & documentaries over 30+ years about this, but this is the first I've heard in detail about who these men were before the shootout. Great job!!

  • @michaeldoyle189
    @michaeldoyle189 Před rokem +91

    Love these videos. Paul Harrell also did a great analysis of this shooting.

    • @robertsears8323
      @robertsears8323 Před rokem +1

      Paul's video was much better has Paul did not lie and say the thugs were trained and Paul never gave them any praise like this thug lover did.

    • @michaeldoyle189
      @michaeldoyle189 Před rokem +18

      Doesn't really seem like "thug praise." Just stating they were combat veterans with military training. These were not your standard bank robbers in the area at the time. This context is relevant for the events that lead to the shootout. As evidenced by the 2 agents who lost their lives and the other 3 that were wounded. You are right in the sense that Paul's video was more informative. But both have very different styles. Paul's video gave zero context about the events leading to the shootout whereas he went into deep analysis of the shootout. This is a broader view. Videos on this topic could easily be 2 hours long. But both popo medic and Paul found their own style of presenting the information.

    • @thewisewolf768
      @thewisewolf768 Před rokem +18

      @@robertsears8323 What are you smoking dude? At no point did the poster praise them.

    • @AxelBitz
      @AxelBitz Před rokem

      @@robertsears8323 WTF! Are you deaf of dumb? The guys were ex military, *THEY WERE TRAINED,* that's a simple fact, not praise or lie, A FACT!

    • @TheKep
      @TheKep Před rokem +5

      @@robertsears8323 calm down boomer. He just said they were ex military

  • @poloplatinum74
    @poloplatinum74 Před rokem

    Wow!! The production value of this video is unreal... Great job guys!!

  • @HaggisFist
    @HaggisFist Před rokem

    Fantastic documentary. You make some of the best content out there. Thanks for the hard work!

  • @nooneissafe202
    @nooneissafe202 Před rokem +85

    You keep showing us you weren’t just a one hit wonder , we can tell you do put time and effort in your videos keep it up and you’ll continue to grow

    • @marcogarcia169
      @marcogarcia169 Před rokem +1

      Weird way to give a compliment

    • @moonasha
      @moonasha Před rokem

      my poop smells bad after I drink a lot of beer

  • @NeverMetTheGuy
    @NeverMetTheGuy Před rokem +3

    I've never seen a CZcams channel hit 500,000 subscribers so quickly in my life, then not even give a shit. I love you, man. You're a true badass.

  • @nWo_remiix
    @nWo_remiix Před rokem

    i didnt want this video to end, wow you've really made a great video i was hooked from start to finish

  • @shaunre8363
    @shaunre8363 Před rokem +1

    Unbelievable story and production quality. Awesome job, dude!

  • @uzi9621
    @uzi9621 Před rokem +26

    I just want to say, I love you and your videos and the effort you put into them. Please keep making more of these high quality videos

  • @eldongrimes2306
    @eldongrimes2306 Před rokem +10

    the technique the one officer used to shoot the shotgun one handed is definitely insane. lots of videos on it

    • @foxxrider250r
      @foxxrider250r Před rokem

      How do I find it and what do I search?

    • @eldongrimes2306
      @eldongrimes2306 Před rokem +1

      @@foxxrider250r paul harrel did a good video on the subject. called fbi 1986 miami dade shooting

  • @mattlane4367
    @mattlane4367 Před rokem

    These lads need to paid to make full documentaries. These are the best short docos Ive ever seen. Well done lads

  • @dymmartemyanovsuchowlanski9545

    I've been watching these videos of yours for some time. Keep on doing them. They be great to watch

  • @mistermu8
    @mistermu8 Před rokem +10

    You can just tell how much time goes in to perfect each of his videos. Earns a like from me every time.

  • @The_Professor_
    @The_Professor_ Před rokem +15

    This feels like the best production yet, the second best being the Rangers video. You managed to bring new life to a subject covered by other CZcamsrs. Truly something fresh. Awesome job

  • @georgejones1841
    @georgejones1841 Před rokem

    Your videos are awesome it's like you can go back in time an live the moments on both sides of the story.

  • @JTheBarGod
    @JTheBarGod Před rokem +5

    This is the most UNDERRATED show on CZcams 🔥

  • @Amaterasu2511
    @Amaterasu2511 Před rokem +6

    My favorite channel on CZcams. Hands down. Excellent quality and work. The shootout scene you produced was amazing

  • @basslinepromotions
    @basslinepromotions Před rokem

    This is the first video I've discovered on your channel and the way its put together is epic to say the least.
    Definitely subscribed from here on

  • @co1ona1popcorn
    @co1ona1popcorn Před rokem

    Dude I love these mini docs. Keep up the good work!!!

  • @bdwaggoner
    @bdwaggoner Před rokem +14

    I remember when this story made national news at the time. In 1988 a great TV movie came out called "In the Line of Duty: The F.B.I Murder" with David Soul and Michael Gross as Platt and Matix. Both of them were excellent in their portrayals of these two well-prepared sociopaths, and it's definitely worth checking out if you can find it anywhere.

    • @MrJest2
      @MrJest2 Před rokem +3

      It's kind of interesting; in California this was barely a blip on the radar, despite the repercussions it caused in law enforcement. But Miami was such a horrific mess at the time (remember, this was the era of "Miami Vice", which was of course a fictionalized series set in that environment) that "...another shootout in Miami" was hardly worth mentioning on the evening news anymore - such things were dispensed with in favor of more local stories.
      It was only a few years later as I got engaged in internet legal, law enforcement, and firearms groups on USENET that I realized the full impact this event had.

    • @merdoc81
      @merdoc81 Před rokem

      I seen it a few times

  • @escrows
    @escrows Před rokem +4

    I legit get so excited when I see a new docu-series upload from Popo Medic. Bro you came here and exceeded everyone's expectations I think. By far my favorite CZcamsr when it comes to breakdown videos like this, they're so well put together.

  • @evanlucas8914
    @evanlucas8914 Před rokem

    The moment where the music cut away and it was just gunshots and radio traffic hit the nail on the head. One of the things that hit you the hardest after a gunfight is just how quiet the world was around you. Sure there was gunfire and radio traffic, but the adrenaline sharpened your senses and everything else around you was quiet. Which just ends up amplifying every gunshot in your memory.
    You nailed the feeling of it all by cutting out the background music.

  • @kwickens17
    @kwickens17 Před rokem +8

    Love the extra work that has been added to your production. It has not gone unnoticed. Great job on the videos guys!!!! 2 thumbs way up!!!

  • @joewynn2445
    @joewynn2445 Před rokem +12

    Dude!!! Just when I think you can't top your last video you do! Your channel is going to have well over a million subscribers in no time with how good the video quality is, how well your research the topics, the freaking music!!! And the little details you throw in there, like how you recorded the car just before the gun fight. That was so damn sick!!

  • @harrison2281
    @harrison2281 Před rokem

    Bruh, your edits and effects are great. The music and font (tribute) set the vibe perfectly. Please keep up the exceptional work.

  • @AlreadyDeadInside83079

    As someone that was a kid in 1986, I have to say that you NAILED THE SOUNDTRACK 🤣

  • @theimplication2581
    @theimplication2581 Před rokem +7

    It's amazing how good this is. They are all excellent but, you're really out doing yourself now. Keep up the good work, brother. Appreciate you.

  • @DCYote1
    @DCYote1 Před rokem +9

    Holy crap man, this one was intense. These keep getting better every time! I think you've definitely found your niche.

  • @marcusrangel2844
    @marcusrangel2844 Před rokem

    This is well put together. Loved every minute of it.

  • @zachw9128
    @zachw9128 Před rokem +6

    Everything about your videos from your narrating to the editing to the visuals and the stories that you cover are fantastic! Keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to more.

  • @john.f.remedy.237
    @john.f.remedy.237 Před rokem +3

    I like that you get straight to the point with clear/concise info. Videos are steady getting better and better with each one…

  • @cosinguspalpatine4449

    Your videos have become TOP TIER content

  • @arnellcordero3679
    @arnellcordero3679 Před rokem

    Well done video! The title intrigued me and the commentary & score kept me in… Subscribed! Can’t wait for your next video.

  • @DeadAndAliveCat
    @DeadAndAliveCat Před rokem +60

    The production quality on these is nothing short of amazing. You have a true talent for this, man.

  • @afterlife697
    @afterlife697 Před rokem +141

    Apparently the gun store owner requested that the Los Angeles Police Department purchased the guns used during the shootout because they could no longer be sold as new and they refused so he ended up selling them as genuine Hollywood shoot out guns and made a fortune.

    • @tieroneactual2228
      @tieroneactual2228 Před rokem +22

      Yes I remember that. Those rifles were auctioned off at the old Soldier of Fortune Convention when it was being held in LasVegas. That stirs the memories of that incident, for sure. 28FEB97.

    • @yourname-bh7gt
      @yourname-bh7gt Před rokem +6

      When life gives you lemons you know the rest

    • @tdb19872
      @tdb19872 Před rokem +31

      Wrong shootout my guy, lol.

    • @iwatchyoutube6539
      @iwatchyoutube6539 Před rokem +13

      Learn to read. Says Miami in the title

    • @j.l.jacobs3370
      @j.l.jacobs3370 Před rokem +14

      @@iwatchyoutube6539 I was wondering if someone was going to tell him....But it's funny, I knew just what he was talking about, I'm laughing about it right now....No harm done.

  • @jaredbezes7806
    @jaredbezes7806 Před rokem +3

    Man kudo points for whoever made this soundtrack!!

  • @ryanmarsh7819
    @ryanmarsh7819 Před rokem

    Riveting stuff! I was literally glued the entire time. Great work!!

  • @nigerianprince2795
    @nigerianprince2795 Před rokem

    Dude that opening was so sick🔥 love the video, it’s very informative and entertaining

  • @shmclaren6902
    @shmclaren6902 Před rokem +4

    Each new video keeps getting better & better & better. One word: riveting. Incredible work. Please keep them coming. Thank you.

  • @gregorywade1437
    @gregorywade1437 Před rokem +12

    Dude I really like these videos and I’ve watched all of them at this point, but you have really outdone yourself with this one. Absolutely amazing. Keep it up and you’ll be on Netflix I just know it.

  • @davidfry7670
    @davidfry7670 Před rokem

    The stories keep getting better produced and better told, keep it up man

  • @fakename7255
    @fakename7255 Před rokem +5

    The production value of your videos just keeps getting better and better. You're a straight pro at this point. Love it! Keep it up man!

  • @sbrunscheon
    @sbrunscheon Před rokem +28

    Your use of music in your videos is brilliant. You know when to pause, when to use what music, and how to engage with the audience. Seriously, your videos are masterfully done. Keep them up cause us internet people's have add

    • @andrewharper1609
      @andrewharper1609 Před rokem +1

      The music is way too loud and distracting vs the audio footage. Not good.

  • @Jantonvid
    @Jantonvid Před rokem

    Editing and production are on point man just as good as anything I’ve seen on HBO

  • @ChrisDidGood
    @ChrisDidGood Před rokem

    I've been watching a few of these since I found your channel yesterday. Really cool stuff. Subscribed.