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Summary  
The document contains witness statements collected by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on April 4–7, 1968, regarding an incident in Memphis, Tennessee, involving a loud noise and potential gunfire. Frank Brewer, a resident of 4221 South Main Street, reported hearing a gunshot around 6:00 p.m. on April 4, 1968, while at home with his wife. He described the sound as resembling a gun shot but initially thought it might have been caused by another source. Brewer observed individuals shouting "Oh God, help me!" and heard firemen or police stating "Someone having shot." He fled to the back porch, encountered an officer (possibly from the Sheriff’s Office), and was instructed to return indoors. Police arrived shortly afterward and remained throughout the night. Other witnesses, including Harold Carter, Alfred Eaton, and Mr. Messer, provided accounts of hearing a loud noise but no clear details about the incident. The documents also include administrative notes about FBI procedures, redactions for sensitive information (e.g., SSNs), and references to unrelated inquiries.  

Key People  
- Frank Brewer: Landlord/tenant at 4221 South Main Street; reported gunshot and police presence.  
- Bessie Brewer: Wife of Frank Brewer; present during the incident.  
- Harold Carter: Resident of 4221 South Main Street, Apartment 9; heard a shot but saw no one.  
- Alfred Eaton: Tenant at 4223 South Main Street; claimed to have seen someone covering a body across the house.  
- Mr. Messer: Resident of 4223 South Main Street, Apartment 5; reported hearing a loud noise but no details.  

Key Locations  
- 4221 South Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee: Address where Frank Brewer and others resided.  
- 4223 South Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee: Location of Alfred Eaton’s apartment.  
- Roominghouse at 4222 South Main Street: Mentioned as a rental property associated with Frank Brewer.  

Key Events  
- A loud noise resembling gunfire was heard around 6:00 p.m. on April 4, 1968, in Memphis.  
- Witnesses reported hearing shouts and police or firemen responding to the incident.  
- Frank Brewer encountered an officer (possibly from the Sheriff’s Office) at his residence.  
- Alfred Eaton claimed to have seen someone covering a body across the house but provided no further details.  
- The FBI collected statements from multiple residents of the roominghouse complex, though most accounts lacked specific information about the incident.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted interviews and documented witness statements.  
- Memphis Police Department: Mentioned in context of responding to the incident.  
- Sheriff’s Office: Possibly involved as per Brewer’s description of an officer in dark green pants and a tan shirt.

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