U.S. Army · United States 
Benjamin Grogan
1986
Benjamin P. Grogan served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
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.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, mother, two sisters, and brother.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation
Special Agent
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