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Mucho se ha escrito sobre el tiroteo del FBI en Miami Del 11 de abril de 1986. Dos ladrones de bancos asesinos ex-militares. Ocho agentes del FBI. Ciento cincuenta tiros disparados.
En cinco minutos, dos ladrones de bancos y dos agentes del FBI estaban muertos. Otros cinco agentes resultaron heridos, tres de gravedad. Este incidente cambiaría el entrenamiento, las tácticas y el armamento del FBI y las fuerzas del orden para siempre.
Mi nombre es Edmundo Mireles, y esta es mi historia de supervivencia y lucha por salvar la vida de mis hermanos agentes en aquel fatídico día.
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FBI Miami Firefight
5 minutes that changed the Bureau
Much has been written about the April 11, 1986 “FBI Miami Shootout”. Two murderous ex-military bank robbers. Eight FBI agents. One hundred and fifty shots fired.
In five minutes two bank robbers and two FBI agents were dead, Five other agents were wounded, three critically. This incident would change FBI and law enforcement training, tactics and weaponry forever.
My name is Ed Mireles, and this is my story of survival and the fight to save the lives of my brother agents on that fateful day.
About the author
In deep appreciation for his uncommon valor and heroism rendered on behalf of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the American people in Miami, Florida on April 11, 1986. During the pursuit of two extremely dangerous criminals, two special Agents were killed and several others were wounded. Although severely injured, Mr. Mireles fired his shotgun one handed to prevent the suspects from escaping and then he charged the suspects and fatally wounded both. His heroic actions prevented further injury to his fellow Agents and innocent citizens. The Outstanding Services and Exceptional Personal Bravery demonstrated by Mr. Mireles were in the highest traditions of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and are truly worthy of this special acknowledgement.
On November 10, 1994 The Texas Department of Criminal Justice honored Mr. Mireles by dedicating the Edmundo Mireles Criminal Justice Training Academy in his name.Mr. Mireles retired in March of 2004. As a defense contractor he has spent almost four years working in Iraq as a Law Enforcement Professional and advisor to the Iraqi Police. He worked for one year (in uniform) embedded with the Marines in Fallujah and the 10th Mountain Division in Baghdad and Basrah. Mr. Mireles also worked with the U.S. Department of State in Baghdad in an Advisory position with the Iraqi Police. Mr. Mireles worked for a year with the State Dept. helping to train police in Mexico and a year helping to train police in Belize.
My book is an account of my life story and some of the events that took place while I served my country. It is my hope that you enjoy reading the accounts and that you recommend my books to other avid readers of history.
Ed Mireles Jr.