Bartholomew Roberts
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This is a really interesting account of the infamous FBI Miami shootout in which several FBI agents were killed. This podcast features the firsthand account of Ed Mireles, the FBI agent who ended the fight firing a shotgun one-handed despite being shot in the left arm and having a head wound. I’ve linked to Part 2, which discusses the actual gunfight but Part I has some background on Mireles and the investigation prior to this.
http://jerriwilliams.com/episode-119-ed-mireles-fatal-fbi-miami-shootout-part-2/
One interesting point demonstrating the importance of penetration that never gets mentioned despite the importance this case played in causing the FBI to pay attention to this: Mireles was hit in the upper forearm with a .223 and it literally blew his forearm apart; but the round deflected 90 degrees off his arm (instead of going into his chest in its original direction) and went skyward.
Another interesting point - the shot knocked Mireles to the ground causing a wound to his head that was spurting blood on to his face as he fought. Despite this, Mireles felt no pain and actually took a moment to figure out he had been shot.
About 2.5 hours; but worth a listen
http://jerriwilliams.com/episode-119-ed-mireles-fatal-fbi-miami-shootout-part-2/
One interesting point demonstrating the importance of penetration that never gets mentioned despite the importance this case played in causing the FBI to pay attention to this: Mireles was hit in the upper forearm with a .223 and it literally blew his forearm apart; but the round deflected 90 degrees off his arm (instead of going into his chest in its original direction) and went skyward.
Another interesting point - the shot knocked Mireles to the ground causing a wound to his head that was spurting blood on to his face as he fought. Despite this, Mireles felt no pain and actually took a moment to figure out he had been shot.
About 2.5 hours; but worth a listen