</s>FBI - CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER HQ-HEADQUARTERS HQ-6062-0047WK: HQ Class / Case # Sub Vol. Serial # 0062 567 1208 ONLY 2/13/83244 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

**John F. Kennedy Assassination Investigation**

The assassination of John F. Kennedy occurred on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Robert F. Kennedy was shot by Sirhan Sirhan, a 24-year-old Palestinian immigrant.

Sirhan had previously visited the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club pistol range and fired approximately 75-100 rounds from a .22 caliber revolver. Witnesses reported that Sirhan was a good shot and an expert at the gun club.

The investigation found that Sirhan had purchased the murder weapon, an Iver Johnson .22 caliber Cadet Model revolver, on August 10, 1965, from the Pasadena Gun Shop. He also purchased .22 caliber hollow point ammunition from the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club pistol range on June 4, 1968.

Sirhan's activities at the gun club were investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department and the FBI, which found that he had previously visited the range and fired approximately 75-100 rounds from a .22 caliber revolver. Approximately 40 pounds of shell casings were taken into custody by the FBI from the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club pistol range.

Sirhan's handwriting was compared to writings found in his bedroom, including a cancelled Argonaut Insurance Company check, his driver's license, and an application for a "Hot Walker's" license with the State of California. The investigation also found that Sirhan had previously visited the Corona Police Department range on June 1, 1968, and signed in as a shooter.

Sirhan was convicted of assassinating Senator Robert F. Kennedy and was later sentenced to death. His activities for the 72-hour period preceding the shooting were documented, including his time spent at home, practicing with his gun at the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club, and attending a Kennedy rally at the Ambassador Hotel.

**Key Individuals:**

* Sirhan Sirhan: The assassin of Robert F. Kennedy
* John F. Kennedy: The President of the United States who was assassinated in 1963 (not directly related to this investigation)
* Robert F. Kennedy: The U.S. Senator and presidential candidate who was assassinated on June 5, 1968

**Key Locations:**

* San Gabriel Valley Gun Club pistol range
* Pasadena Gun Shop
* Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California
* Corona Police Department range

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