</s>1 A The only difference I know is that an automatic is 2 I like a 45, that's the only kind of gun I can remember, 3 All right, do you know what a clip is? 4 A Yes ... 5 All right. now this particular type of gun, did it 6 look like an automatic? 7 A. No, it looked like a revolver, a snub-nosed revolver 8 like the police have, you know it couldn't have been longer 9 than this! 10 By "longer than this" you are referring to the length 11 of a ball point pen or perhaps a little longer? 12 A little longer, maybe one inch longer than a ball. 13 point pen. 14 That's what you saw? 15 A That's What I saw from my position. 16 Do you recall which hand this gun was in, if any? 17 A I think it was the right because when -- he had to 18 stretch ... it looked as though it was this hand, because you 16 soe, in all the bouncing around, all I could see was the gun. 20 Un hum. 21 A And I didn't take notice. I tried to, you knew -- 22 everybody tried to put their hands up. When you first saw this man you say that he was 24 slightly bent over? 25 A Yeah, I thought he was sick. I thought somebody was 26 slick. Could you wee his entire body? Form 618 (R-3-4) 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176. 293

Summary  
The documents detail witness accounts and law enforcement interviews regarding the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on June 5, 1968. Witnesses describe a suspect holding a revolver (not an automatic) positioned on a tray stand during Kennedy’s speech, firing multiple shots before being subdued by Rafer Johnson and others. The suspect was identified by multiple witnesses as Sirhan Sirhan, though this is not explicitly stated in all accounts. Conflicting details emerge about the sequence of events, number of shots fired, and the suspect’s appearance. Law enforcement personnel, including William Barry and Roosevelt Grier, reported retrieving the weapon from the suspect and handing it to Raymond Johnson. Witnesses such as Evan Freed and Albert Ellis provided additional context, with Ellis noting a female voice saying “we shot him” after the shooting. Interviews also reference prior observations of individuals at gun ranges, including Corliss Edwards and George Mioch, who identified Sirhan Sirhan in these settings. The investigation involved multiple agencies, including the FBI and LAPD, with testimonies collected over several months following the incident.  

Key People  
- **Vince**: Witness who described the suspect’s “stupid smile” and actions during the shooting.  
- **Rafer Johnson**: Individual who grabbed the suspect post-shooting.  
- **Corliss Edwards** (June 25, 1968): Witness at the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club; observed individuals firing weapons, including Sirhan Sirhan.  
- **George Mioch**: Described interactions with individuals, including Sirhan Sirhan, at the gun club.  
- **Albert Ellis** (August 14 and 22, 1968): Reported hearing “we shot him” after the assassination and sighting Sirhan around 10 PM.  
- **Mrs. Finley** (Frances) (March 11, 1968): Identified a man at the Rafferty Room resembling Sirhan.  
- **Mr. Finley** (September 11, 1968): Present at the Ambassador Hotel without seeing Sirhan.  
- **Foss, Rent C.** (June 20, 1968): Described a man matching Sirhan’s appearance at a gun range with a .22 revolver.  
- **Evan Freed** (June 11, 1968): Witnessed the shooting from the kitchen area and identified Sirhan as the suspect.  
- **Jack Callivan** (June 21, 1968): Assisted in subduing a suspect near Senator Kennedy.  
- **William Barry**: Reported hearing multiple shots and retrieving the weapon from the suspect.  
- **Roosevelt Grier**: Hotel employee who subdued the suspect and handed the gun to Rafer Johnson.  
- **Earl Williman**: Chased the suspect, noted the suspect’s bleeding, and later saw Kennedy on the floor.  
- **George Green**: Mentioned in interviews as a person encountered by Grier during his movements at the hotel.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel kitchen area**: Where Kennedy was speaking and where several witnesses, including Freed and Callivan, were present during the shooting.  
- **Tray stand**: Position of the suspect during the incident.  
- **Ballroom or dining room area**: Location of Kennedy’s speech.  
- **San Gabriel Valley Gun Club** (June 25, 1968): Site of gun range activities and observations involving Sirhan Sirhan.  
- **Rafferty Room**: Identified as a location where Mrs. Finley saw a man resembling Sirhan.  
- **Embassy Room/Colonial Room**: Described as areas within the Ambassador Hotel where witnesses observed individuals and the suspect’s movements.  
- **Pantry area**: Mentioned in interviews related to Roosevelt Grier’s movements at the hotel.  

Key Events  
- **Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy**: Occurred during a speech at the Ambassador Hotel, with multiple witnesses reporting shots fired from a revolver while the suspect was on a tray stand.  
- **Subduing the Suspect**: Law enforcement and bystanders, including Rafer Johnson, assisted in restraining the suspect after the shooting.  
- **Witness Accounts of the Shooting**: Conflicting details about the number of shots, the suspect’s appearance, and the sequence of events due to chaos at the scene.  
- **Observations at Gun Ranges**: Corliss Edwards and George Mioch reported seeing individuals firing weapons, including Sirhan Sirhan, at the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club.  
- **Post-Shooting Identification**: Albert Ellis noted a female voice saying “we shot him,” while Mrs. Finley identified a man resembling Sirhan at the Rafferty Room.  
- **Law Enforcement Interviews**: Conducted by agencies such as the FBI and LAPD, with testimonies collected over several months following the incident.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Mentioned in interviews related to George Green’s involvement.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Involved in responding to the scene and apprehending the suspect.  
- **Rampart Detective Division**: Conducted interviews with witnesses and law enforcement personnel.  
- **News Organizations** (e.g., UPI, Life Magazine, Boston Globe): Mentioned as entities involved in reporting or photographing the event.

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