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Summary  
Senator Robert F. Kennedy was admitted to Good Samaritan Hospital on June 6, 1968, following a gunshot wound sustained during an assassination attempt. He arrived unconscious with severe injuries, including a bullet wound behind his right ear in the mastoid sinus area and a second wound on his right shoulder. Medical staff at the hospital, including Dr. Robert Mendez and Dr. Roland Navarro, initiated emergency procedures such as tracheostomy and intubation. X-rays revealed the bullet had traveled to the posterior lower cervical region, prompting surgical intervention. During surgery, additional wounds were discovered in the upper right torso. Kennedy’s condition deteriorated rapidly, with declining blood pressure, respiratory distress, and eventual cessation of vital signs by 1:27am on June 6. His family physician, Dr. James L. Poppen, noted potential long-term disabilities if he survived. Security at Good Samaritan Hospital and the Ambassador Hotel was provided by Federal Secret Service, LAPD, and hospital security personnel.  

Key People  
- **Robert F. Kennedy**: Senator admitted to Good Samaritan Hospital with gunshot wounds.  
- **Dr. Robert Mendez** and **Dr. Roland Navarro**: Attending physicians who assessed and treated Kennedy upon arrival.  
- **Dr. James L. Poppen**: Family physician who provided prognosis and later noted Kennedy’s deteriorating condition.  
- **Mrs. Edward Fitzgerald**: Kennedy cousin present at the hospital.  
- **Frank Callahan** and **John E. Barron**: FBI agents involved in the investigation.  

Key Locations  
- **Good Samaritan Hospital (Los Angeles)**: Site of Kennedy’s medical treatment.  
- **Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles)**: Location of the assassination attempt.  

Key Events  
- **June 6, 1968**: Senator Kennedy was admitted to Good Samaritan Hospital following the shooting.  
- **Surgical procedures**: Multiple surgeries were performed, including a tracheostomy and exploration of wounds in the cervical and thoracic regions.  
- **Medical deterioration**: Kennedy’s condition worsened with declining blood pressure, respiratory failure, and eventual death by 1:27am on June 6.  
- **Security measures**: Federal Secret Service, LAPD, and hospital security provided protection at both the hotel and hospital.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Involved in the investigation and security operations.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Provided security for Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel and Good Samaritan Hospital.  
- **Good Samaritan Hospital**: Medical facility where Kennedy received treatment.

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