</s>LA 56-156 As they pulled away from the Ambassador Hotel, a Los Angeles Police Department patrol car moved in to escort the ambulance and they began to drive back to Central Receiving Hospital. En route, the route back to Mrs. KENNEDY arguing with MAX BEHRMAN. HULSMAN, HULSSMAN stated that he does not know exactly what provoked these heated words, but he has never exactly where he was arrested. He was arrested for identification. As they were proceeded to Central Receiving Hospital, BILL BARRY turned in the cab and attempted to crawl through the opening into the ambulance portion of the vehicle and it was necessary. Don't let the son or a bitch touch him, , point, BANDA BARRMAN's efforts to aid Kennedy. referring to the hospital staff to aid KENNÉDY from the Upon arrival at Central Receivers Hospital, he was met by the hospital Staff and removed KENNEOY from he ambulance to the interior of the hospital. As the stretcher was being wheeled into the hospital, an unknown photographer reached out and grasped the stretcher with one hand, holding his camera in the other, in an effort to get a close-up of Senator Kennedy. At this point, Mrs. BERNEDY screamed to the man to leave the stretchers alone and BILL BARRNY made the man the man with surficient and free to make him release the stretcherer. After the loading Senator KENNESMAN, HALLSMAN was ordered to return to the Ambassador Hotel, again accompanied by BEHRMAN, where they picked up PAUL SCHRADE and returned to Central Receivers Hospital. SCHRADF was accompanied by a Negro doctor by the name of MC BRUM (phonetic). 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains fragmented accounts from multiple witnesses and officials regarding Robert F. Kennedy’s movements and security at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles following his victory speech on June 4, 1968. Key details include:  
- After the speech, Kennedy was to proceed to the Colonial Room for press interactions but changed plans, moving through the kitchen/pantry area toward the Embassy Room. Security personnel, including William F. Gardner and Fred A. Murphy, noted the route and observed crowd control measures.  
- During the transition between rooms, three shots were fired near the pantry area. Witnesses like Murphy described seeing Sirhan Sirhan (spelled variably) with a gun in his left hand after the shooting. Murphy attempted to disarm him but was pushed away.  
- Sirhan was later apprehended by security and police. Statements from individuals such as Ivan Milicic, Sidney McDaniel, and Thomas Edward Blessing describe Sirhan’s behavior at the Jack Davies Richfield Service Station prior to the assassination, noting his politeness, isolation, and lack of political discussion.  
- The FBI interviewed multiple hotel staff and employees to corroborate timelines and security protocols, emphasizing no official changes to Kennedy’s itinerary were confirmed before the shooting.  

The document also includes FBI FD-302 forms dated June 1968 detailing information about Sirhan Sirhan, an individual linked to the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. Jack Davies, owner of a service station in Pasadena, California, reported that Sirhan worked at his station from September 1964 to June 1965. He described Sirhan as a reliable employee who avoided social interactions and frequently attended horse races at Santa Anita. Davies noted Sirhan’s financial focus on racing and his lack of close relationships. The document also includes names of individuals potentially connected to Sirhan, such as Sidney McDaniel, Clarence Copping, and others.  

Clarence Copping, former owner of a motor service station in Pasadena, confirmed employing Sirhan in 1964, describing him as an excellent worker with no political affiliations. He mentioned Sirhan resided with the Beveridge family and provided their address. John Dordi, a student at Pasadena City College, stated he did not know Sirhan by name but recognized him at Santa Anita races. Daniel Ganguin, owner of a machine shop in Pasadena, reported Sirhan’s employment from 1966 to 1968 as a machinist helper. Ganguin noted Sirhan’s pro-Arab political views and his termination due to disputes over work responsibilities. Nomi Weidner, owner of a health food store in Pasadena, described Sirhan’s employment from 1967 to 1966, noting his sympathetic stance toward marginalized groups and criticism of U.S. support for Israel. Weidner also detailed conflicts leading to Sirhan’s termination, including disputes over work performance and political discussions.  

Additional records detail investigations into labor disputes, medical examinations, and FBI inquiries into potential connections to RFK’s assassination. In mid-March 1963, WEIDNER faced a labor commissioner dispute with SIRHAN over unpaid wages, resulting in a settlement of approximately $150.00. WEIDNER noted RETTA DRAKE, a former store manager, was present during the hearing but no prior agreement between SIRHAN and DRAKE was confirmed. WEIDNER had not seen SIRHAN since March 20, 1963. FBI records from June 1968 include inquiries into FRANK DONNAURUMA, whose fingerprinting history and legal issues (marijuana possession, racing suspensions) were noted. RAMISTELLA, described as a former jockey with a criminal record, was linked to Donnauruma’s employment and financial troubles. Medical reports from 1967-1968 describe SIRIAN (possibly Sirhan Bishara Sirian) sustaining injuries in an industrial accident on September 24, 1966, at the Granja Vista Del Rio Ranch. Doctors noted back pain, decreased sensation, and scars but found no permanent disability or political affiliations.  

A statement from Henry Estrada Carrillo, Room Service Manager at the Ambassador Hotel, describes events on June 5, 1968, including a shooting incident in the Embassy Room Service Pantry where Senator Robert F. Kennedy was fatally wounded. Carrillo observed Juan Romero assisting Kennedy and noted individuals wrestling with someone waving a pistol, though details remain unclear.  

Key People  
- **Robert F. Kennedy**: Senator assassinated at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **Sirhan Sirhan**: Identified as the shooter; described by witnesses as a loner with no known political affiliations.  
- **William F. Gardner**: Director of Security for the Ambassador Hotel, provided details on Kennedy’s planned route and security measures.  
- **Fred A. Murphy**: Former LAPD lieutenant and hotel security officer who witnessed the shooting and attempted to subdue Sirhan.  
- **Ivan Milicic**: Employer of Sirhan at the Chevron Station; described him as a polite but isolated worker.  
- **Sidney McDaniel** and **Thomas Edward Blessing**: Service station employees who interacted with Sirhan prior to the assassination, noting his behavior and lack of political discussion.  
- **Jack Davies**: Owner of a service station in Pasadena where Sirhan worked from 1964–1965.  
- **Clarence Copping**: Former owner of a motor service station in Pasadena who employed Sirhan in 1964.  
- **John Dordi**: Student at Pasadena City College who recognized Sirhan at Santa Anita races.  
- **Daniel Ganguin**: Owner of a machine shop in Pasadena where Sirhan worked as a machinist helper from 1966–1968.  
- **Nomi Weidner**: Owner of a health food store in Pasadena where Sirhan was employed from 1967–1966.  
- **Retta Drake**: Former store manager at Weidner’s health food store, present during a labor dispute with Sirhan in 1963.  
- **Frank Donnauruma**: Individual whose fingerprinting history and legal issues (marijuana possession, racing suspensions) were noted in FBI records.  
- **Ramistella**: Former jockey with a criminal record linked to Donnauruma’s employment and financial troubles.  
- **Sirian** (possibly Sirhan Bishara Sirian): Individual who sustained injuries in an industrial accident on September 24, 1966, at the Granja Vista Del Rio Ranch.  
- **Henry Estrada Carrillo**: Room Service Manager at the Ambassador Hotel and witness to the assassination.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel**: Central location for Kennedy’s speech and subsequent movements; security details about kitchen/pantry routes and Colonial/Embassy Room transitions are detailed.  
- **Jack Davies Richfield Service Station**: Where Sirhan worked and was observed by multiple witnesses prior to the assassination.  
- **Santa Anita Race Track**: Site where Sirhan attended horse races, noted by Jack Davies and others.  
- **Granja Vista Del Rio Ranch, Corona, California**: Location of an industrial accident involving Sirian in September 1966.  
- **Central Receiving Hospital**: Site where Kennedy was transported after being shot.  
- **Pasadena, California**: Locations of service stations, machine shops, and health food stores associated with Sirhan’s employment history.  

Key Events  
- **Kennedy’s Victory Speech**: Held at the Embassy Room, followed by a planned visit to the Colonial Room for press interactions.  
- **Shooting Incident**: Three shots fired near the pantry area as Kennedy transitioned between rooms; Sirhan was identified as the suspect.  
- **Security Response**: Hotel staff and police intervened to apprehend Sirhan, with Murphy attempting to disarm him.  
- **Witness Accounts**: Multiple individuals provided statements about Sirhan’s behavior and interactions at the service station, emphasizing his isolation and lack of political engagement.  
- **Sirhan’s Employment History**: Detailed in FD-302 forms, including work at Davies’ service station (1964–1965), Copping’s motor station (1964), Ganguin’s machine shop (1966–1968), and Weidner’s health food store (1967–1966).  
- **Labor Dispute**: WEIDNER faced a labor commissioner dispute with SIRHAN over unpaid wages in March 1963, resulting in a settlement of $150.00.  
- **Medical Examination**: Sirian sustained injuries in an industrial accident on September 24, 1966, at the Granja Vista Del Rio Ranch; medical reports noted back pain and decreased sensation but no permanent disability or political affiliations.  
- **Witness Account of Assassination**: Henry Estrada Carrillo described observing Sirhan being escorted by police at the Ambassador Hotel’s Embassy Room Service Pantry on June 5, 1968, and later identified him as the suspect following the shooting.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews with hotel staff and employees to investigate security protocols and witness accounts; included FD-302 forms detailing Sirhan’s employment history and inquiries into Frank Donnauruma and Ramistella.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Involved in escorting Kennedy and responding to the shooting incident.  
- **Ambassador Hotel Security Team**: Managed crowd control and ensured Kennedy’s movement through the hotel premises.  
- **Labor Commissioner Office (California)**: Involved in a labor dispute between WEIDNER and SIRHAN in March 1963.  
- **Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)**: Linked to Sirian’s citizenship/deportation cases referenced in medical reports.  
- **Pasadena City College (PCC)**: Associated with John Dordi, who recognized Sirhan at Santa Anita races.  
- **Michael Ganguin, Incorporated**: Machine shop where Sirhan worked as a machinist helper from 1966–1968.  
- **Organic-Pasadena health food store**: Where Sirhan was employed from 1967–1966, noted for his political views and conflicts with Weidner.

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