</s>2:47 a.m. Returning to the Command Post with Fraser, Craig and Bollinger were instructed to take him to Rampart Station. Fraser was later fingerprinted and photographed at the station. After being questioned it was established by detectives that he was not involved in the case and he was released. 3:03 a.n.m Detective Headquarters notified the Command post that Barbara Schlei had telephoned stating she was in room 516 of the Ambassador Hotel with a prime witness. Sillings, accompanied by several officers, went to room 518 and located Lisa Lynn Urso. Ursso. Uzso related she had been standing directly behind Sirhan B. Sikhan when he shot the Senator. 3:08 a.in. Sheriff's personnel and equipment in the reserve pool at the IBM Building amounted to sixty-four deputies, four sergeants and radio cars. 3:30 a.mn. Upon returning to the hotel, Rolon was assigned to clear the fifth floor of all unauthorized persons. While posting officers in and near the Kennedy suite, Rolon's efforts were harpered by a crowd of young adults, many of whom were intoxi- cated. Some members of the crowd insisted on remaining there stating they were part of the Kennedy delegation. Others in the group attempted to order the officers away from their posts. The crowd nevertheless was moved from the fifth floor without -213-3- 2029 RELEASE UNDERED.O.R.T.O-1/16-

Summary  
The document outlines law enforcement operations and medical procedures following the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel on June 5, 1968, detailing his transport to Central Receiving Hospital and subsequent transfer to Good Samaritan Hospital. Key activities include police coordination for security, crowd control, witness interviews, and evidence handling. Specific events involve securing the hotel premises, managing media access, relocating individuals from Kennedy’s suite, and handling medical evidence such as blood samples and bullet fragments. The transfer to Good Samaritan Hospital included heightened security measures, including roadblocks, restricted access to treatment areas, and monitoring for potential threats like gunfire (later identified as fireworks). Medical procedures involved autopsies conducted by coroners and forensic teams, with evidence collected and stored at Rampart Station.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan B. Sikhan**: Identified as the shooter who fired multiple rounds at Kennedy during the assassination.  
- **Virginia Guy**: Witness who reported being struck by Sikhan during the shooting.  
- **William Barry**: Kennedy’s bodyguard who attempted to breach police lines during transport but was restrained.  
- **Rafer Johnson**: Possessed Sikhan’s gun and surrendered it at Rampart Station after being escorted there.  
- **Lieutenant W. B. Hogue** and **Sergeant A. J. Corcoran**: Oversaw initial security at Good Samaritan Hospital.  
- **Sergeant J. Feinberg**: Deployed roadblocks on Shatto Street and secured hospital areas.  
- **Lieutenant R. Tackaberry**: Supervised internal security at Good Samaritan Hospital, including guarding Kennedy’s room.  
- **Inspector L. L. Sporrer** and **Deputy Chief J.G. Fisk**: Coordinated security with the Kennedy family and hospital staff.  
- **Sergeant D. D. Varney** and **Dr. Paul T. Wertlako**: Handled evidence collection, including bullet fragments from Kennedy’s head.  
- **Dr. Thomas R. Noguchi**, **Dr. Herbert McCrokey**, and **Dr. John E. Holloway**: Medical personnel involved in the autopsy.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel**: Site of the assassination; fifth floor where Kennedy was located.  
- **Central Receiving Hospital**: Initial treatment location for Kennedy before transfer to Good Samaritan Hospital.  
- **Good Samaritan Hospital**: Final destination for Kennedy’s transfer, including Intensive Care Ward and ninth-floor surgery room.  
- **Rampart Station**: Used for evidence storage (e.g., blood-soaked sheets, bullet fragments) and security coordination.  
- **Shatto Street**: Key roadblock location near Good Samaritan Hospital.  
- **Mayfair Hotel (1256 West 7th Street)**: Source of reported gunfire misidentified as fireworks.  
- **International Airport**: Used for transporting Kennedy’s children and Mrs. Martin L. King.  

Key Events  
- **June 5, 1968, 3:00 a.m.**: Barbara Schlei reported a witness in room 516; Lisa Lynn Urso confirmed Sirhan B. Sikhan shot Kennedy.  
- **4:05 a.m.**: Officers restricted access to the Kennedy suite at Central Receiving Hospital, allowing only family members.  
- **12:30 a.m.**: Senator Kennedy was transported to Central Receiving Hospital by ambulance; crowd control efforts intensified at the hospital.  
- **12:55 a.m.**: Transfer to Good Samaritan Hospital began with police securing ambulance routes and hospital facilities.  
- **William Barry’s attempted breach**: Barry broke through police lines during transfer but was restrained by Officer D. Jensen.  
- **Fireworks misidentified as gunfire**: Flashes from the Mayfair Hotel were initially thought to be gunshots but later confirmed as fireworks.  
- **Surgery termination**: Surgery on Kennedy was halted at 6:12 a.m., and he was returned to intensive care.  
- **Autopsy procedures**: Kennedy’s body was placed in a morgue room for autopsy by medical examiners, with photographs taken by the Scientific Investigation Division.  
- **Evidence collection**: Bullet fragments were photographed and stored at Rampart Station; blood-soaked sheets from Kennedy’s stretcher were booked as evidence.  

Key Organizations  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Coordinated security, crowd control, and witness handling across multiple locations.  
- **Emergency Control Center**: Oversaw logistical coordination and communication between units during the crisis.  
- **Rampart Station**: Served as a central hub for evidence storage, security coordination, and debriefing.  
- **Metropolitan Division** and **Intelligence Division**: Managed hospital security shifts, surveillance, and threat monitoring.  
- **Scientific Investigation Division**: Photographed bullet fragments and assisted in forensic procedures.  
- **Secret Service**: Provided personal protection for Kennedy but did not lead the investigation.  
- **Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office**: Conducted the autopsy of Senator Kennedy, involving medical examiners and investigators.

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