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Mr. J. E. Curry
December 9, 1963
Chief of Police
Re: Interview of Robert S. Huffaker, Jr.
4700 East Side Avenue - Apartment 115
TA 3-7269
Sir:
On December 4, 1963, Lieutenant Jack Revill and Lieutenant F. I.
Cornwall interviewed Robert S. Huffaker, Jr. at Ft. Hood, Texas.
Mr. Huffaker is presently serving 2 week s active duty with the
U. S. Army.
Mr. Huffaker stated that he is employed by Radio Station KRLD-TV
and was on duty as a newsman in the basement of the City Hall on
November 24, 1963. He stated he was operating a live microphone
for both radio and TV and was stationed at the foot of the Main
Street ramp of the City Hall basement. He stated to the best of
his knowledge he was standing next to the railing and was to the
immediate left of Police Officer W. J. Harrison.
Huffaker stated that he did not see the actual shooting of Lee
Harvey Oswald as he was watching the police vehicle being backed
toward his location. He stated that he was conscious of a nove-
ment to his immediate right and then heard a pistol shot. He
further stated that he could not tell who shot Oswald. He first
observed Jack Ruby after he had been apprehended by police
officers.
Mr. Huffaker stated that he was working with the following
named personnel from Station KRLD, James English, Bob Kinkle
and George Phenix. These 3 individuals were also in the base-
ment of the City Hall at the time of the Oswald shooting.
Mr. Huffaker stated that he was compelled to present his press
credentials prior to gaining access to the basement and that he
observed numerous members of the news media showing their press
credentials before entering the basement.
Mr. Huffaker stated that he did not know Jack Ruby and that he
has been interviewed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Respeatfully submitted,
Jack Revill
Lieutenant, Special Service Bureau
7 Cornwall
F. I. Cornwall
Lieutenant, Special Service Bureau
50
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