</s>BOX NO. 4 FOdER NO. 84 Photography of exhibit 20: Pasadena Police Department File No. S6906/ RFK Assassination 2017.01 Investigation of shots fired at vehicle of Saadollah Sirmah 3 July 1968 2023 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14178

Summary  
The documents detail multiple investigations by the Pasadena Police Department (PPD) and Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) into incidents linked to Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination on June 5, 1968, and an attempted murder case involving Saidallah Bishara Sirhan (later identified as Sirhan Sirhan) on July 3, 1968. The Pasadena Freeway incident involved a vehicle struck by gunfire from two other vehicles, with physical evidence including bullets, glass fragments, and clothing recovered. Sirhan was later connected to RFK’s assassination through interviews, property searches, and ballistic analysis. Investigations included polygraph examinations, witness statements, and forensic reviews of firearms and trajectories. The case referenced multiple individuals, including Sirhan’s brother (arrested in connection with RFK’s assassination), David Shackett, Lisa Williams, and others, with conflicting dates and locations noted across reports.  

Key People  
- **Saidallah Bishara Sirhan** (later identified as Sirhan Sirhan): Victim of the July 3, 1968, shooting on the Pasadena Freeway; linked to RFK’s assassination through investigations.  
- **Sirhan (brother)**: Arrested in connection with RFK’s assassination; referenced in property records and witness statements.  
- **David Shackett**: Owner of David’s Sandal Shop; met Sirhan and facilitated contact with Lisa Williams.  
- **Lisa Williams**: Contacted by Sirhan; involved in phone calls and potential witness statements.  
- **Rosalie Flanagan**: Connected to Robert Ritchie and Sirhan via social circles.  
- **Robert Ritchie**: Allegedly associated with Sirhan; mentioned as having a revolver and receiving threats.  
- **Mrs. Giles**: Apartment manager who reported finding a pistol in an apartment vacated by Sirhan.  
- **Madeline Smith, Dorothy Reinhold, Mary Valdez**: Interviewed regarding Sirhan’s movements and associations.  

Key Locations  
- **Pasadena Freeway**: Site of the July 3, 1968, shooting incident.  
- **696 East Howard Street, Pasadena**: Victim’s relocated residence under police protection.  
- **David’s Sandal Shop (68 North Fair Oaks Avenue)**: Location of interactions between Sirhan and Shackett.  
- **1659 North Lake Avenue**: Residence where a rifle was allegedly observed by Robert Ritchie.  
- **Pasadena Police Department station**: Central to evidence collection and witness interviews.  
- **Alhambra, Los Angeles, California**: Locations referenced in vehicle movements and witness accounts.  

Key Events  
- **July 3, 1968**: Shots fired at Sirhan’s vehicle on the Pasadena Freeway; physical evidence recovered (bullets, glass fragments).  
- **Polygraph Examination**: Conducted on the victim to aid investigation; results referenced but not detailed.  
- **Searches of Victim’s Property**: Items including a 38-caliber revolver, empty clips, and mechanical tools found in vehicle, garage, and residence.  
- **Witness Statements**: Provided by Linda Davis, Linda Posey, Mrs. Flanagan, and others regarding Sirhan’s activities and associations.  
- **Ballistic Analysis**: Examination of bullets with specific rifling characteristics (five lands and grooves, right twist ratio 1.1).  
- **Bullet Trajectory Analysis**: Diagrams linking Sirhan’s vehicle to the RFK assassination site.  
- **Threatening Phone Calls**: Reported by victim to Officer Baxter; conflicting timelines noted.  

Key Organizations  
- **Pasadena Police Department (PPD)**: Conducted primary investigations, coordinated polygraph exams, and evidence collection.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Involved in questioning the victim, coordinating with PPD, and ballistic testing.  
- **California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)**: Referenced in vehicle registration inquiries.  
- **Ballistic Laboratory (LAPD)**: Performed forensic analysis on recovered bullets.  
- **Free Press**: Mentioned as a media outlet potentially linked to Sirhan’s contact information.  
- **San Gabriel Canyon Gun Club**: Associated with individuals interviewed during the investigation.

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