Ronald Reagan shooting - Investigation

Title

Ronald Reagan shooting - Investigation

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

3 Apr 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:02:17

Description

Andrew Manderstam reports on the investigation into the shooting of US President Ronald Reagan by John Hinckley Jr. (30/03/81) and considers the ammunition used in the attack. Speakers include: Dr Howard Champion, Washington Hospital Centre; Paul Stone, National Rifle Association (NRA).

Contributors

Andrew Manderstam; Howard Champion; Paul Stone

Keywords

USA; Legislation; Health; Crime; Law; Homicide; Weapons; Heads of state; Presidents; Ronald Reagan; Guns; Firearms; Criminal investigation; Nancy Reagan; Ammunition; John Hinckley Jr.

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