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Summary:  
The text contains a fragmented witness statement describing an incident at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on June 5, 1968, during Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s victory speech. A man is described as waving a pistol in the service pantry area, later identified as Sirhan Sirhan. The witness notes the individual’s physical appearance (Cuban descent, 5'3", 125-135 lbs, dark clothing, seven-inch pistol) and details the chaotic scene involving multiple individuals restraining the suspect. The witness assists police and ambulance crews in transporting injured individuals, including Kennedy, to the hospital. Later statements reference a photograph of Sirhan Sirhan and confirm his identification. Additional documents include FBI forms (FD-340), administrative records, and unrelated entries about ammunition purchases or other individuals, some referencing "Sirhan" or "Sirhan Sirhan."  

Key People:  
- Sirhan Sirhan (identified as the individual waving a pistol)  
- Karl Eucher (Maître D’Hotel)  
- Ellie (assistant maître d’)  
- Ambton John Dripak (witness)  
- David R. Bender (Special Agent, FBI)  
- Roy Vargus (banquet manager at Ambassador Hotel)  
- Larry Kenneth Renot (contributor to FBI records)  

Key Locations:  
- Embassy Room (Ambassador Hotel)  
- Service Pantry (Ambassador Hotel)  
- Ice machine area (kitchen)  
- Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)  
- Hospital (location unspecified)  

Key Events:  
- Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination at the Ambassador Hotel  
- Witness account of a man waving a pistol in the service pantry  
- Struggle involving multiple individuals restraining the suspect  
- Police and ambulance response to transport injured individuals  
- Identification of Sirhan Sirhan via photograph  
- FBI administrative records and form submissions  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)  
- Ambassador Hotel staff (including kitchen and service areas)

RFK Declassified Files

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