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Summary  
On June 5, 1968, Senator Robert F. Kennedy was shot and killed at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California, during a campaign event. The assassination occurred at approximately 12:15 a.m. when Kennedy exited the Embassy Room through a kitchen exit. The perpetrator, SIRHAN BISHARA (later identified as Sirhan Bishara), fired multiple shots, critically wounding Kennedy with a bullet in his brain. Kennedy was transported to Los Angeles County Central Receiving Hospital and later to Good Samaritan Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries at 1:41 a.m. on June 6, 1968.  

The investigation revealed that Bishara used a .22 caliber pistol (serial number 532725), purchased in 1963 and later sold to him by Albert Lesterv. The weapon was found at his residence in Pasadena, California, where it was seized by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) on May 18, 1969. Bishara was arrested on June 6, 1968, and charged with murder and multiple counts of assault with a deadly weapon. He was confined to Los Angeles County Central Jail under strict security measures.  

Key People  
- **SIRHAN BISHARA**: The perpetrator, identified as the individual who shot Senator Kennedy. His brother, ADEL STIRHAM, was mentioned in connection to his activities.  
- **ADEL STIRHAM**: Bishara’s brother, whose residence at 696 East Howard Street, Pasadena, was linked to the case. Items found there included handwritten pages expressing intent to assassinate Kennedy and references to a "22 caliber pistol."  
- **CLARENCE COPPING**: Owner of Elite Motor Service in Pasadena, who employed Bishara from March 30, 1964, to September 14, 1964. Described him as an excellent worker with no social connections.  
- **JACK DAVIES**: Owner of Richfield Service Station in Pasadena, where Bishara worked until June 7, 1965. Noted his solitary nature and lack of friends.  
- **SIDNEY MC DANIEL**: Employee at Davies’ station who interacted with Bishara and described him as a quiet, non-political individual with no known violent tendencies.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles**: Site of the assassination; Kennedy was shot in the Embassy Room on the 3rd floor.  
- **696 East Howard Street, Pasadena, California**: Bishara’s residence where evidence (including handwritten notes and the .22 caliber pistol) was seized by LAPD.  
- **Pasadena City College**: Mentioned as a location associated with Bishara’s educational background.  

Key Events  
- **June 5, 1968**: Senator Kennedy shot and killed at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- **May 18, 1969**: LAPD seized items from Bishara’s residence, including handwritten notes expressing intent to assassinate Kennedy.  
- **June 6, 1968**: Bishara arrested and charged with murder and assault; he was confined to Los Angeles County Central Jail.  
- **June 3, 1968**: Bishara last seen at the Richfield Service Station purchasing gasoline for his 1956 DeSoto.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted the investigation into the assassination and Bishara’s background, including his educational records and employment history.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Seized evidence from Bishara’s residence and handled the initial response to the shooting.  
- **Pasadena City College**: Provided academic records of Bishara, detailing his coursework and dismissal in 1965 due to poor performance and absenteeism.

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