</s>BOX NO. 4 Folder NO. 97 photographs of Kennedy taken shortly after shooting RFK Assassination 2017/0108 by Independent Star-news and first-hand occant 18.30 2023 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14178

Summary  
The document contains photographs and descriptions of events surrounding the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968, in Pasadena, California. It includes details from a news photographer, Richard Drew, who was present during the incident. The account describes Kennedy being shot while exiting a kitchen area after delivering a speech. A man in a blue jumpsuit is identified as the shooter, who fired multiple shots at close range. Witnesses report two initial shots followed by a pause and three additional shots. Kennedy collapsed, and medical personnel entered the scene to provide aid. The suspect was subdued by security personnel and taken via a service elevator to an ambulance. Bloodstains on Drew’s coat are noted, suggesting proximity to the victim. The document also references the involvement of Joseph Johnson, Roosevelt Grier, and others in managing the crisis.  

Key People  
- Richard Drew: Photographer for the Independent Star-News who documented the event.  
- Robert F. Kennedy: Assassinated senator.  
- Joseph Johnson: Identified as someone who apprehended the suspect.  
- Roosevelt Grier: Present during the incident.  
- Unknown gunman: Described as wearing a blue jumpsuit and firing multiple shots.  

Key Locations  
- Pasadena, California: Site of the assassination.  
- Hotel kitchen area: Where Kennedy was shot.  
- Service elevator: Used to transport Kennedy and the suspect to an ambulance.  

Key Events  
- June 5, 1968: Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy during a victory speech in Pasadena.  
- Shooting sequence: Two initial shots followed by three additional shots at close range.  
- Crowd reaction: Panic ensued as medical personnel and security attempted to manage the situation.  
- Medical response: Doctors entered the kitchen to treat Kennedy, with blood described as flowing heavily.  
- Suspect apprehension: The gunman was subdued by security and transported via ambulance.  

Key Organizations  
- Independent Star-News: News organization that published the photographs and account.  
- Law enforcement agencies: Involved in securing the area and transporting the suspect.

RFK Declassified Files

fbi_experience_rfk-2017_0108-box_004_folder_097.pdf

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