Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow died on May 23, 1934, in an ambush set by police officers from Louisiana and Texas near Sailes, Bienville Parish, Louisiana. The officers concealed themselves along the highway and opened fire on Bonnie and Clyde as they appeared in their stolen Ford V8 car and attempted to drive away. The police fired about 130 rounds into the vehicle, killing both instantly—Clyde was shot in the head and died immediately, while Bonnie was hit multiple times and died at the scene

. The ambush was carefully planned, with law enforcement using an accomplice's father as bait to lure Bonnie and Clyde to the spot. The officers did not give any warning to surrender and emptied their automatic rifles, shotguns, and pistols into the car. After the shooting, the car was riddled with bullet holes—reports say at least 167—and both outlaws were found with numerous gunshot wounds (Bonnie was shot 26 times, Clyde 17 times, though some sources suggest even more)

. At the time of their deaths, Bonnie and Clyde were notorious criminals wanted for numerous murders, robberies, and kidnappings across several states. Their violent end marked the conclusion of one of the most extensive manhunts in U.S. history