</s>LA 56-156 SECTION II Los Angeles Report 6/9/68 Pages 275-619 SIRHAN BISHARA SIRHANA CIVIL RIGHTS

Summary  
On June 5, 1968, SIRHAN BISHARA SIRHANA was arrested by Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles following an incident involving Senator ROBERT F. KENNEDY. The suspect, initially identified as "SIRHAN DOE #1," was charged with assault with intent to murder under California Penal Code 217. During arrest, he was informed of his rights and subjected to a medical examination by Dr. E.C. LANZ at LAPD facilities, which noted injuries including a sprained left ankle, minor facial abrasions, and a forehead hematoma. The suspect was later booked under the name "JOHN DOE #1" and photographed during arrest and booking. LAPD records reference collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in documenting crime reports and investigative details.  

The documents also include LAPD property reports and evidence logs related to a shooting incident involving RFK, referencing bullet fragments, cartridge casings, and other ballistic evidence collected from locations such as Pasadena and Los Angeles. A business card for the *Los Angeles Times*, a Christian Science Monitor newspaper, and a town car card with handwritten directions were recovered. One entry explicitly links "ROBERT F. KENNEDY" to property found at 1871 P.C., A5.139, associated with a residence on Horned Street in Pasadena. A yellow car registered to "FLAX, First, Midda, Firm camp" is noted with model and color details.  

Medical records from Huntington Hospital indicate that Mrs. ELIZABETH EVANS was admitted with a scalp wound sustained during the shooting. The bullet did not penetrate the skull but flattened against it upon impact. Dr. CUBA and Dr. RAVELLO examined her, with Dr. RAVELLO recommending removal of the bullet at a later date. Pasadena Police Department records provided to FBI Special Agent RICHARD E. CROMWELL on June 7, 1968, include details about Arthur W. EVANS, RFK’s husband, who was present at Huntington Hospital. LAPD officers ELLELO and CASSI were involved in the investigation, which coordinated with LAPD Detective Headquarters. FBI FD-302 forms (Rev. 4-15-64) dated June 7–8, 1968, confirm records were loaned to agencies for legal proceedings and explicitly state they are not to be distributed outside the agency.  

Key People  
- SIRHAN BISHARA SIRHANA (arrested suspect)  
- ROBERT F. KENNEDY (U.S. Senator, victim of assassination)  
- ELIZABETH EVANS (wounded during shooting; wife of Arthur W. Evans)  
- ARTHUR W. EVANS (husband of Elizabeth Evans)  
- DR. E.C. LANZ (medical examiner at LAPD)  
- DR. CUBA, DR. RAVELLO (Huntington Hospital physicians)  
- SPECIAL AGENTS RICHARD E. CROMWELL and EDWARD A. PLEVACK (FBI agents)  
- OFFICERS ELLELO, CASSI, SGT. CURCORAN (LAPD personnel)  
- JAMES MUN DELL (Catholic priest associated with Washington, D.C.)  
- SGT. SUHART, W.C., OFC ROACH (evidence handling personnel)  

Key Locations  
- Ambassador Hotel, 3400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California  
- Huntington Hospital (medical treatment for Elizabeth Evans)  
- Pasadena Police Department (provided records to FBI)  
- Los Angeles Central Receiving Hospital (referenced in FBI documentation)  
- Horned Street, Pasadena (linked to RFK-related property)  

Key Events  
- June 5, 1968: Arrest of SIRHAN BISHARA SIRHANA at the Ambassador Hotel following RFK’s assassination.  
- June 7, 1968: FBI agents obtained records from Pasadena Police Department and Los Angeles hospitals for investigation purposes.  
- Medical examination of Elizabeth Evans at Huntington Hospital, noting a scalp wound caused by a bullet that did not penetrate the skull.  
- Evidence collection including bullet fragments, cartridge casings, business cards, newspapers, and vehicle details linked to potential suspects or witnesses.  
- Coordination between LAPD officers and FBI agents for evidence handling and legal proceedings.  

Key Organizations  
- Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Pasadena Police Department  
- Huntington Hospital and Los Angeles Central Receiving Hospital  
- FEDERAL PROPERTY BOARD (implied through administrative references)  

Notes: The document contains illegible or unclear sections, including potential social security numbers (SSNs), which are noted but not included in the summary.

RFK Declassified Files

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