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Summary  
The document details the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on June 5, 1968, and subsequent investigative and medical responses. SIRHAN BISHARA STIRHAAN, identified as the perpetrator, fired a .22 caliber revolver (serial number H3527) during a victory speech, wounding Kennedy and five others. The FBI and LAPD secured evidence, including photographs of the crime scene and search warrants for SIRHAN’s residence and vehicle. Kennedy was transported to Central Receiving Hospital, where he died on June 6, 1968, after surgery to remove a fragmented bullet from his brain. His body was later flown to New York City via a presidential jet. A Los Angeles County Grand Jury indicted SIRHAN on June 7, 1968, for five counts of murder and assault. Medical records, autopsy findings by Dr. THOMAS T. NOGUCHI, and photographic evidence prepared for the FBI were compiled for legal proceedings.  

Key People  
- **SIRHAN BISHARA STIRHAAN**: Shooter arrested and held in Los Angeles County Jail; background investigated by ROY C. TRUESDALE (California Department of Employment) and AMEDEE O. RICHARDS, JR. (FBI).  
- **ROBERT F. KENNEDY**: Senator assassinated during a speech at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **ETHEL KENNEDY**: Wife of Kennedy; described as aggressive toward paramedics during medical transport.  
- **DONALD C. RUS** and **MAX ALMA BEHRMANN**: Ambulance drivers who transported Kennedy to Central Receiving Hospital, detailing chaotic scenes at the hotel.  
- **LIEUTENANT C. P. HUGHES**: LAPD officer who provided photographs of the crime scene and details about Kennedy’s condition.  
- **DR. THOMAS T. NOGUCHI**: Chief Medical Examiner who conducted the autopsy; CORONER HERBERT M. ROY oversaw photographic documentation.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles**: Site of the assassination in the Embassy Room and kitchen area.  
- **Central Receiving Hospital, Los Angeles**: Where Kennedy was treated after being shot.  
- **Los Angeles International Airport**: Used for transporting Kennedy’s body to New York City.  
- **Hall of Justice, Los Angeles County**: Location of the Grand Jury hearing on June 7, 1968.  

Key Events  
- **June 5, 1968**: Senator Kennedy shot during a speech at the Ambassador Hotel; five others injured. Ambulance crews faced delays and crowd chaos during transport.  
- **June 6, 1968**: Kennedy died at Central Receiving Hospital after surgery to remove a .22 caliber bullet fragment from his brain. Autopsy conducted by Dr. NOGUCHI; photographs of the body prepared by LAPD Photographic Laboratory for FBI review.  
- **June 7, 1968**: Los Angeles County Grand Jury indicted SIRHAN on five counts of murder and assault with a deadly weapon.  
- **Photographic evidence** compiled by LAPD for FBI use; medical records provided to federal authorities for court proceedings.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)**: Led the investigation, coordinated with LAPD, and handled evidence collection including photographs and witness statements.  
- **LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department)**: Secured SIRHAN, conducted searches, and provided crime scene documentation.  
- **Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office**: Conducted autopsy; Deputy Coroner HERBERT M. ROY oversaw photographic documentation of the deceased.  
- **City of Los Angeles Ambulance Service**: Transported Kennedy and other casualties, with accounts detailing chaotic conditions at the hotel.

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