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Summary  
The document contains fragmented accounts of Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. RFK was shot during a campaign event, sustaining critical injuries to his head and hip. A suspect described as a young man with a mustache is implicated, though details remain incomplete. The shooting occurred around 3:20 AM EDT following a chaotic scene involving a crowd and security personnel. RFK was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital, where he remained conscious but critically injured. The text also references political contexts, including RFK’s Senate campaign, his brother John F. Kennedy’s legacy, and broader Democratic Party dynamics of 1968. Later sections describe a confrontation involving multiple individuals who seized a gunman and handed him over to police, with disjointed details about gunfire timelines and medical treatment at an unspecified location. A physician named Travell assessed RFK’s condition as stable, while mentions of locations such as Central Re- Ceiling Hospital and Cordellan's infamous flint appear unclear or possibly misrendered. Political campaign activities in California and Oregon, media coverage, and public reactions to the assassination are also referenced.  

Key People  
- Robert F. Kennedy (RFK): Assassinated at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.  
- Ethel Kennedy: RFK’s wife, present during the event.  
- Paul Schrade: Identified as the suspect, though details are incomplete.  
- John F. Kennedy: RFK’s brother, referenced in historical context.  
- Frank Mankiewicz: RFK’s aide mentioned in statements about his health.  
- Dr. Hill Lynch: Referenced in context of public reaction to the assassination.  
- Benjamin Harvey Oswald: Mentioned as the assassin of RFK’s brother, JFK (note: historically inaccurate).  
- Richard Gandy: Journalist or official involved in reporting events.  
- Travell: Physician involved in assessing RFK’s condition.  

Key Locations  
- Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles: Site of the assassination.  
- Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles: Where RFK was treated.  
- Central Re- Ceiling Hospital: Mentioned ambiguously in context of medical treatment.  
- Cordellan's infamous flint: Possibly a location or event referenced unclearly.  
- Hickory Hill, McLean, Virginia: Mentioned in unrelated political campaign contexts.  
- New York: Referenced in connection to Kennedy’s aide and media coverage.  

Key Events  
- Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- Shooting incident involving a suspect described as a young man with a mustache.  
- RFK’s critical injuries and hospitalization at Good Samaritan Hospital.  
- Confrontation where multiple individuals seized a gunman and handed him over to police.  
- Medical treatment provided to Kennedy, with physician Travell assessing his condition as stable.  
- Timeline of gunfire described, including an interval of approximately 60 seconds before the first shot.  
- Public reaction to Kennedy’s assassination, including media coverage and statements from aides.  
- Political campaign activities involving RFK in California and Oregon.  

Key Organizations  
- Democratic Party: Contextualized in RFK’s political campaigns and the 1968 election.  
- Media outlets (e.g., Associated Press, The Washington Post): Reported on events and investigations.  
- Law enforcement agencies: Involved in tracing the suspect’s gun and investigating the shooting.

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