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Photograph caption dated November 20, 1956 reads "As bystanders watch, a Valley detective questions a passenger in front seat of car hit by rifle fire. Driver of car was shot in neck by gunmen in fleeing automobile. Police said that there were four in getaway vehicle. They are believed to have been armed with a high-powered rifle and pistol. Shooting took place at Laurel Canyon and Van Nuys boulevards." The intersection is in Arleta.; See images #00146544 through #00146545 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Men--California--Los Angeles Detectives--California--Los Angeles Police--California--Los Angeles Victims of crimes--California--Los Angeles Spectators--California--Los Angeles Crime--California--Los Angeles Criminal investigation--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Bullet holes--California--Los Angeles Arleta (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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