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 RUclips 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.
"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
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.
@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.
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 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.
@@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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
@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!
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.
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.
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.
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, RUclips, 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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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
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 😂
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.
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.
Yes, and what a silly "analysis" of those supposed deficiencies: They switched to a 10mm bore, and (after doubtless spending millions) switched to the ubiquitous 9mm Luger. Utter foolishness.
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.
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.
While attending Marine Corps Security Force training and afterwardswhile part of a SecurityForce Company, we extensively studied the action of that shootout. Great video.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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…
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.
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.
@@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.
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!!
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 💪
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 RUclipsrs. Truly something fresh. Awesome job
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
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!!
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.
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.
I read the book and Ed signed it. He also called me and I was able to have a great conversation with him. I was born in the town he went to High School in. Great man and hero.
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 RUclipsr when it comes to breakdown videos like this, they're so well put together.
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
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.
@@jameshusentoff2953 My personal preference, but I'll take popo. The music, flow, unexpected pops of comedy, and underlying intensity in Popomedic's stuff is definitely more my flavor.
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.
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.
Dude! What an excellent documentary! Love the music most. The stock footage and camera angles are top notch. While I do love your occasional jokes to break up the tension, it was a good call to keep this one on the somber side. Keep it up man.
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.
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.
Your presentation is awesome! These are like mini-movies. Although the outcomes are unfortunate, some of these stories i've never heard of. Keep up the good work!
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.
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.
@@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.
You're channel is so badass. I was subscribed before you started uploading all these new videos but I'm loving the direction you're taking this. I wish you all the luck and you deserve every penny you get! Thank you!
I remember watching a television movie about this incident when I was younger and was fascinated that two men were able to wreak so much havoc. Really diggin the production quality on your material! I just notice that the background music is a bit high when the narrator is speaking. Looking forward to more of your content!
Great video! You should do one on the Newhall Incident in LA County I believe. I remember reading that book as a young police officer and tactics changed a lot after that incident! 👍🏼
Hey Popo, really enjoying these videos. I know they take time to research and edit and write, but darn, wish there were more. Please keep up the great work.
There is a 1988 TV movie about this incident titled "In the Line of Duty: The F.B.I. Murders." The FBI cooperated with the movie, and it's very accurate on the suspects as well as the agents themselves. The shootout in the movie is one of the best I have ever seen.
That movie has been listed as seriously inaccurate and is part of the description that Paul Harrell talked about in his epic video on the topic. I have seen it and it's not terrible but it's not even close to being accurate according to LEO and experts. I would just delete that reference and move on.
I thought there would've been a lot more information and time spent on the actual shootout. If anyone else wants more details on it, Paul Harrell did a fantastic breakdown of the entire incident. I'd highly recommend seeking out his presentation.
Holy sh!t It’s been a while since I’ve seen a video on this channel, right around the time you changed formats & WOW! You have found your niche! This quality is out of the world!!! Kudos! I have to keep binging all of them now!
Brilliant vid, Popo! For anyone looking for a more tactical, rather than documentary analysis of this event... Paul Harrell has a great one on his RUclips channel.
What story should I cover next? >:}
Nice
Hmm
Sadam Hussein ?
the murder in madison ct
The one about John Chapman would
be cool.
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 RUclips 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.
True that. Them videos are absolutely phenomenal!
Sprinkles of humor. Chefs kiss
"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
The first 3 minutes of this video is absolutely useless
@@illeagle9560what/whoms' channel is better?
This shit is dope af!
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.
I'm pretty sure I watched an FBI-produced video covering the shootout here on RUclips. And yeah, Harrell can definitely be long-winded.
Does he cover the rituals they used for protection?
He just released that he has pancreatic cancer.
😢
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.
@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.
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.
Is that why cops don't use revolvers anymore?
@@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.
@@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.
And then north Hollywood changed it again
@@tyronemaroney335 Yeah, after that cops started to carry patrol rifles in the trunk.
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!!
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
@@Claire-xk5bb Paul Harrel is the man!!! Never knew he covered this story! Thanks brother!
@@-D-5 Thank you for your service.
Well of coarse this isn't a circle jerk of government gang members.
Yes, thank you for your service and it is still needed sir.
God bless you.
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.
The Good Lord looking out for ya!!!
In Texas we take em .44 style, god bless ya brother.
Very aawsuum
broth'a Fuzz man
@@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
I'm sure ya did bud. Whatever to stroke that ego or story you put yourself in.
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!
Explains why Vice City took place on 1986
That’s why I’ll always love the 80’s epic time to have been young back then.
Cocaine City Miami, Dade County, Florida
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.
Moved from Cutler Ridge in 82… I 8 years old..
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"
Paul Harrells vid on this is one of the best I've seen
I love his description of the shooting. He definitely did the officers who brought the Miami Dade shooter down justice.
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.
@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!
Yep, Platt and Matix were brave. The FBI, not so much, they are nothing but a bunch of criminal propagandists and traitors.
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.
Good things come to those who wait, and useless do nothing entitled selfish roaches will burn in ash.
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...
@@romeogolf4 really? Most people find it great, it brings the tone of the situation they are covering
@@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
@@MisterRawgers yeah, I believe he’s still in the learning phase, but I 100% agree. It should get better over times as he learns
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.
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.
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, RUclips, 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.
At that time he was a cold blooded killer and robber, crazy how you truly never know who's around you.
Damn that would be a trippy situation.
Well that is usually how it goes lol. Nobody is gonna just reveal to you what they are.
@@Mr.Padgett I'm a white guy.
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.
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.
So y did the FBI stop using 1911s and Thompson's and BAR
Will to live and keep fighting isnt monstrous
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?
@@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.
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.
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.
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
Grammar police here. Niche, not nitch. And right on, couldn't agree more. Popo Medic is bringing his A game
I've always pronounced it neesh
@@turnip5359 thats how it is pronounced
Pronounced "neesh", spelled "niche" . 😊
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 😂
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.
You're so good at telling stories. Just like a real documentary.
Mostly story, and light on the documentary.
Where’s the documentary?
@@RonDeSantis2028 Don't you have some dogs to shoot for target practice?
@@interstellarsurfer he definitely tells them better than most documentaries do
The credits in the beginning now just add to me be whole vibe
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.
Dude shot him 3 times with a .357, that's brutal no matter where you're hit, much less the torso
Yes, and what a silly "analysis" of those supposed deficiencies: They switched to a 10mm bore, and (after doubtless spending millions) switched to the ubiquitous 9mm Luger. Utter foolishness.
How do you not have millions of subscribers the effort you put into these videos is insane
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.
He'll be there soon don't worry. Just help and share with friends.
That's what I'm saying his vids are great
He definitely will within the next three months. Callin it.
Dude has half a million subscribers, several of his videos have millions of views. He's getting there 🙂
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.
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.
While attending Marine Corps Security Force training and afterwardswhile part of a SecurityForce Company, we extensively studied the action of that shootout. Great video.
They talked about this shootout during BSG?
@@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.
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.
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
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
Hearing Grogan speak over the radio moments before his death is chilling. R.I.P. Grogan and Dove!
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.
Too good to be on Netflix. They make politically correct garbage.
Check out Paul Harrel's breakdown if you liked this!
@@cl4998 Netflix has incredible docs
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.
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was is the one on The FBI FIles?
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.
Paul Harrell has a very thorough breakdown of the sequence of events during the shootout.
YES...GREAT CALL..PAUL IS AWESOME..!!!
Paul is the man !!
Papa Paul gang!
That video is how I found Paul. Love his work.
Who?!?
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.
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.
I just found your Channel and I started binge watching , the way you present the story with visuals and music is amazing !
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!
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This is definitely a top notch production. Love the 80's vibe it gives. Really puts you in the scene.
Ah. The days when criminals didn't get away with crime. I miss those days.
What are you talking about? Violent crime rates were like 3x higher when this took place than they are today
@@markdesmond3659He's probably talking about [Insert disliked politician here]
@@supe4701 Vermin Supreme should be the president. Too bad they stole the election
@Michael Bock cope
I worked that district for about a year in 1987. Being a Miami cop in the 80’s was wild.
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
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…
Didn't Michael gross play burt? Burt was the guy married to reba McIntyre's character in tremors, correct??
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.
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.
@@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.
Like Paul Harrell and probably others have said, they knew the robbers/murders had long guns, they should have had long guns too.
He did a great breakdown too. Love Harrell
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!!
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 💪
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
Weird way to give a compliment
my poop smells bad after I drink a lot of beer
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 RUclipsrs. Truly something fresh. Awesome job
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
Holy crap man, this one was intense. These keep getting better every time! I think you've definitely found your niche.
You can just tell how much time goes in to perfect each of his videos. Earns a like from me every time.
Thanks for your excellent work on documenting this horrific event. Outstanding editing and narration, well done!
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!!
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.
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.
They couldn't handle 10mm so they settled with .40Short&Weak
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!!!
Love these videos. Paul Harrell also did a great analysis of this shooting.
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.
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.
@@robertsears8323 What are you smoking dude? At no point did the poster praise them.
@@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!
@@robertsears8323 calm down boomer. He just said they were ex military
I read the book and Ed signed it. He also called me and I was able to have a great conversation with him. I was born in the town he went to High School in. Great man and hero.
The production quality on these is nothing short of amazing. You have a true talent for this, man.
I miss when the FBI was like this.
Maybe there aren't as many bad guys like this? Idk. Me too...
Fucc all the three letter agencies
Now they're just Democrat goons
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 RUclipsr when it comes to breakdown videos like this, they're so well put together.
Editing on these mini-docs are top notch.
I always look forward to these videos coming out, some of the best content here on youtube. Keep up the good work
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My favorite channel on RUclips. Hands down. Excellent quality and work. The shootout scene you produced was amazing
I like that you get straight to the point with clear/concise info. Videos are steady getting better and better with each one…
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
The music is way too loud and distracting vs the audio footage. Not good.
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.
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!
the technique the one officer used to shoot the shotgun one handed is definitely insane. lots of videos on it
How do I find it and what do I search?
@@foxxrider250r paul harrel did a good video on the subject. called fbi 1986 miami dade shooting
These are some seriously high quality videos. I love it!!
Seriously. Your channel is way too good. You've raised the bar higher than anybody else on RUclips can reach.
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@@jameshusentoff2953 My personal preference, but I'll take popo. The music, flow, unexpected pops of comedy, and underlying intensity in Popomedic's stuff is definitely more my flavor.
This is the most UNDERRATED show on RUclips 🔥
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Dude, you did a phenomenal job on this edit 🙌🏼
I cannot believe how good at this you are. World class work dude. World class.
Each new video keeps getting better & better & better. One word: riveting. Incredible work. Please keep them coming. Thank you.
Not only are your videos fantastically created from top to bottom but the music is really killer as well. In every single video.
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.
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.
I seen it a few times
Spitting straight facts! This channel is going to be the number one crime channel on you tube in 2 years. Mark my words! ❤
This channel is amazing. I could listen to this guys voice all day 😎
Dude! What an excellent documentary! Love the music most. The stock footage and camera angles are top notch. While I do love your occasional jokes to break up the tension, it was a good call to keep this one on the somber side. Keep it up man.
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.
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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.
Your presentation is awesome! These are like mini-movies. Although the outcomes are unfortunate, some of these stories i've never heard of. Keep up the good work!
As someone that was a kid in 1986, I have to say that you NAILED THE SOUNDTRACK 🤣
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.
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.
When life gives you lemons you know the rest
Wrong shootout my guy, lol.
Learn to read. Says Miami in the title
@@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.
You're channel is so badass. I was subscribed before you started uploading all these new videos but I'm loving the direction you're taking this. I wish you all the luck and you deserve every penny you get! Thank you!
Your soundtrack for this IS ON POINT!!!!!!
I remember watching a television movie about this incident when I was younger and was fascinated that two men were able to wreak so much havoc. Really diggin the production quality on your material! I just notice that the background music is a bit high when the narrator is speaking. Looking forward to more of your content!
What’s the name of the movie?
@@SuperMoeski69 probably In the line of duty: the fbi murders
@@SuperMoeski69 In The Line of Duty: The FBI Murders
As always, you deliver content that is constructed together extremely well. Well done, Popo, you did it again
I'm like 2 minutes in.... dude Karl, you killed it with the music... just the overall editing is awesome
Great video! You should do one on the Newhall Incident in LA County I believe. I remember reading that book as a young police officer and tactics changed a lot after that incident! 👍🏼
This one would be a good one too, there is a lot from LA county that he could cover.
My birthplace Newhall
Hey Popo, really enjoying these videos. I know they take time to research and edit and write, but darn, wish there were more. Please keep up the great work.
Dude. You always come with the absolute banter of a soundtrack
Nothing like the 1997 North Hollywood shootout. That was insane.
He also did the Norco Shootout which was crazier
Yea, this was worse, as 2 FBI agents died, all the rest were shot to hell
There is a 1988 TV movie about this incident titled "In the Line of Duty: The F.B.I. Murders." The FBI cooperated with the movie, and it's very accurate on the suspects as well as the agents themselves. The shootout in the movie is one of the best I have ever seen.
The movie is actually out of context nd extremely inaccurate which anyone who has actually studied it would know .
I remember that movie. For a made for TV movie it was fairly graphic.
That movie has been listed as seriously inaccurate and is part of the description that Paul Harrell talked about in his epic video on the topic.
I have seen it and it's not terrible but it's not even close to being accurate according to LEO and experts.
I would just delete that reference and move on.
Nope... 🤣
I remember first learning the details of this on Paul Harrells channel. Crazy good insight, definitely got to check it out.
Fun fact: My dad worked at the cementary where Mr.Platt is buried,he would tell me this story, the family have mixed opinions on him too btw.
Yeah working in the cemetery is strange you got to avoid the child graves they are just plan sad
@@bhbxgoclran2174 true, we learned to turn our brain off during a baby service, an hug my kids when I made it home that day.
@@rikflare7970 yeah man it definitely changes the way you view normal life , take care have a good one.
@@bhbxgoclran2174 same to you.
I appreciate so much that you don't sound like all the other video essayist dorks on here. Keep up the great content!
Please do more storys, once a week would be good. You have a lot of potential to up you're channel with the quality you provide
Too bad he has to take weeks to add the shitty synthwave music and random ass b reel
I thought there would've been a lot more information and time spent on the actual shootout. If anyone else wants more details on it, Paul Harrell did a fantastic breakdown of the entire incident. I'd highly recommend seeking out his presentation.
I liked wendigoons vid on it too
Holy sh!t It’s been a while since I’ve seen a video on this channel, right around the time you changed formats & WOW! You have found your niche! This quality is out of the world!!! Kudos! I have to keep binging all of them now!
Brilliant vid, Popo!
For anyone looking for a more tactical, rather than documentary analysis of this event... Paul Harrell has a great one on his RUclips channel.
Incredible work, gentlemen! Keep up the awesome content.
Riveting stuff! I was literally glued the entire time. Great work!!
Man, you do such an amazing job with these videos. Please continue to do what you do. 👌