</s>LA-15b vol48 FBI - CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER LA - LOS ANGELES ASSASSINATION REPORTS PAR Class / Case # Sub Vol. Serial # 056 156 4 08/1988 02/1969 DECLASSIFICATION AUTHORITY DERIVED FROM FBI AUTOMATIC DECO ASSIFICATION GUIDE DATE: 7/15/2025 8/11/202029 DATE. 2/5/202025 RRP/0HJCGV 2025 RELEASE UND.O. 14176

Summary  
This document compiles witness statements and investigative records from the 1968 assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. It includes accounts of Sirhan B. Sirhan’s presence at the hotel, his actions during the shooting, and subsequent interactions with witnesses. Medical personnel described emergency procedures following the attack, while others provided details about Sirhan’s alleged activities prior to the event, including encounters at locations such as the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club, Pasadena City College, and various restaurants. Some statements were later retracted or found to be unsubstantiated. The text also references investigations into potential conspiracies, witness identifications, and logistical aspects of the inquiry.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan B. Sirhan**: Identified as the perpetrator; described by witnesses as present in the hotel kitchen during Kennedy’s speech, carrying a weapon.  
- **Fred A. Murphy**: Security officer at the Ambassador Hotel who observed Sirhan in the kitchen area and reported the shooting to authorities.  
- **Barbara Murray**: Witnessed the shooting from the pantry, noting individuals around Sir, including Irvin Stroll.  
- **Dave Murray**: Reporter who saw Kennedy lying on the floor after the shooting and called for an ambulance.  
- **Dr. Nelson**: Treated Sirhan after a horse-related fall in 1966; noted his nervousness and eye issues.  
- **Dr. Nilsson**: Ophthalmologist who examined Sirhan in 1966, finding no vision impairment.  
- **Mojica**: Claimed knowledge of a Mafia plot involving Sirhan but later found to be fabricating information.  
- **Mrs. Mokhtarian**: Recalled Sirhan’s bitterness toward the U.S. education system and his lack of religious engagement at First Baptist Church.  
- **Munir (Sirhan)**: Identified as a probation officer, allegedly present at Nash’s Department Store on June 4, 1968, and later associated with police identification efforts.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles)**: Site of Kennedy’s speech and the assassination; key location for witness accounts and emergency response.  
- **San Gabriel Valley Gun Club**: Sirhan allegedly practiced shooting at targets on June 4, 1968; witnessed by multiple individuals.  
- **Pasadena City College**: Sirhan attended as a student; mentioned in connection with social interactions and potential affiliations.  
- **Bob’s Restaurant** and **Ernie Junior's Taco House**: Locations where Sirhan was reportedly seen with others prior to the assassination.  
- **Good Samaritan Hospital**: Where Kennedy received emergency treatment after being shot.  

Key Events  
- **Kennedy’s assassination on June 4, 1968**: Occurred during his speech at the Ambassador Hotel; witnesses described Sirhan firing multiple shots and fleeing.  
- **Emergency medical response**: Doctors at Good Samaritan Hospital performed resuscitation efforts, including administering adrenaline and using a heart-lung machine.  
- **Witness accounts of Sirhan’s movements**: Including his presence in the kitchen area, carrying a weapon, and interactions with staff.  
- **Post-assassination activities**: Reports of individuals fleeing the scene, police involvement, and media coverage of the event.  
- **Investigation into conspiracies**: Mentioned in sections related to alleged involvement of individuals like Mojica and Munir.  
- **False statements**: Mojica’s claims about a Mafia plot and Munir’s alleged involvement were later deemed unfounded.  

Key Organizations  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Involved in identifying suspects, investigating Sirhan’s movements, and responding to the assassination.  
- **Kennedy campaign**: Mentioned as involving volunteers like Larry Nagin, who assisted in arranging for Kennedy’s arrival at the hotel.  
- **Peace and Freedom Party**: A group where Maria Nalki attended a meeting in May 1968; she could not confirm Sirhan’s presence.  
- **Medical facilities**: Including Good Samaritan Hospital, Kaiser Hospital, and Corona Community Hospital, where Kennedy and Sirhan were treated.

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