United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Government
End of Watch Friday, April 11, 1986
Add to My HeroesJerry Dove
Special Agent Jerry Dove and Special Agent Benjamin Grogan 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 Agent Grogan and Agent Dove dead and five other agents wounded. The two suspects were also shot and killed.
Special Agent Dove had been with the United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation for four years. He was survived by his mother and grandmother.
He is buried in Cunningham Memorial Park, Saint Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Florida
- Weapon Rifle; Mini 14
- Offender Both shot and killed
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Special Agent Benjamin P. Grogan
United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, US
EOW: April 11, 1986
Most Recent Reflection
View all 55 ReflectionsI am a 2018 Graduate of the FBICJIS Citizens Academy. Currently serving as Treasurer of our FBICJIS CAAA (Citizens Academy Alumni Association).
The Jerry Dove Blvd. in Bridgeport, WV crosses I 79 is dedicated to Special Agent Jerry Dove.
It is a horrible tragedy that two agents lost their lives to protect us from dangerous criminals.
Their sacrifice has not gone unnoticed & Special Agent Jerry Dove is honored forever by THE Criminal Justice Investigative Services (CJIS) Division in our great community!
All Honor to Special Agent Benjamin Grogan who died with SA Jerry Dove.
Respectfully,
Mark W. Cantrell
Citizen Mark W. Cantre
FBICJISCAAA
August 4, 2023
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