World reacts to Kennedy shooting with shock and sorrow
Global leaders and citizens express horror and disbelief after Senator Robert Kennedy is shot. Leaders in Europe and Canada condemn the act as shocking and vile while prayers and condolences pour in for his recovery.
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Kennedy Shot In Los Angeles Primary Aftermath
Senator Robert F. Kennedy was shot in the head during a California primary night rally and underwent brain surgery. Surgeons stated recovery is uncertain while alerting that the next 24 to 36 hours are critical. A suspect was being questioned as police reviewed the single gunman case.
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Kennedy Shooting Interrupts California Primary Victory
In Los Angeles a gunman shot Senator Robert F. Kennedy after his California Democratic primary win, his fourth victory in five races, as Eugene McCarthy conceded. Kennedy urged supporters to march on to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention while McCarthy urged calm and prayer. With 11,816 of 21,301 precincts counted Kennedy led with 705,349 votes (45%), McCarthy had 658,46% (42%), and an uncommitted 193,521 (12%).
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Kennedy shooting shocks nation and prompts security orders
Former ambassador Joseph Kennedy and Rose Kennedy learn that son Senator Robert F Kennedy was shot. President Johnson orders immediate Secret Service protection for campaign candidates and families. Victims named include William Weisel Ira Goldstein Elizabeth Evans Irwin Stroll and Paul Schrade. Governor General Michener telegrams Canadians express grief and sympathy.
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Kennedy Family Faces Violence and Tragedy Across Generations
Washington reports another Kennedy suffered a grave injury as Robert Kennedy lies critically wounded after a Los Angeles hotel shooting. The long string of misfortune in the Kennedy family includes deaths of John F. Kennedy, Joe Jr., and Patrick Bouvier Kennedy, plus Rosemary Kennedy’s long hospital life and Ted Kennedy’s crash injuries.
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