</s>ME 44-1987 2 having possibly been attracted by the footsteps of a running man. He is not sure but he believes he heard the footsteps man. His name is not Sure but he believed he heard a footstop almost simultaneously as he looked up and saw a man carrying store. He has been left behind behind him for a long time. south on the sidewalk immediately in front of the front of CANIPE's store, stopped, and he immediately dropped the bundle of the store. Mr. CANIPEE immediately dropped in his opinion this store, stepped on to the front and left behind him. Main Street, Mr. GRAHAM stated that he was born in this opinion this man was stopped. Mr ., GRAHMAN stated that the attention of both Mr. CANPIE advised that the attraction of both Mr. GRIHAM advised that he attracted by what had occurred Mr. ANDREW and Mr. FINLEY was attracted by that had occurred started looking toward the front at the store at the store. The store was located at the front door items which had been dropped. looking in either direction, following the store and at the looking in other direction. The CANIPIE came looking in the other direction, the store started at the door outside. Immediately after this Deputy Sheriff walked outdoor. Immediately later this deputy sheriff walked CANIPE'S store, this Deputy passing the store or not stopping. officers arrived on foot. Mr GRAHA later saw the same front of the store. This deputy passing the Store and not stopped in officers arriving at foot. With the gun drawn. front of this store, still with Mr. Graham later saw saw the samp front of his store. Still with the gun drew. officers arrive at the site. officers are pointed out to the entrance of the store and the circumstances surrounding the presence of the store and around the box and also observed what appeared to him large pasteboard box andAlso observed what happened to him be wrapped around the gun. past CANIPLE to the time the armed Deputy first ran south past CANPINE mustang to speed north on Main. The other past CANIPPIE mustang is to speed North of Main, the other observed a white Mustang to speed forth on Main, and the other which had originally graHAM time, front of CanIPE. Hamburger, was still parked there at this time, and therefore his view Mr. GRAMHAM said that the car which sped away was a was still PARKED there at the time. Mr. Graham is positive that he had car carrier when he was a it was the same Mustang that he carried away from the store, as was the same Mustang had earlier when he wore a hat <loc_776><loc_697><loc_776><loc_708><loc_148><loc_708>outlined above, he stated he did not observe whether there was one or more people in this speeding Mustang. 2009 RELEASE UNDERFLO. 1970

Summary  
The document details events surrounding the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. A man carrying a package dropped it near CANIPE's store on Main Street before fleeing in a white Mustang. Law enforcement, including Deputy Sheriffs and Memphis Police Department personnel, responded to the scene. Recovered items included firearms (Browning Mauser rifle, Remington Gammonster rifle), cartridges, maps, toiletries, and clothing. The FBI and Memphis Police collaborated in evidence collection, with items sent to the FBI Laboratory for analysis. Witnesses such as Mr. FINLEY, Mr. GRAHAM, and Mr. CANIPE provided descriptions of the suspect, including his race, age range (25–38), and appearance. Special Agents ROBERT FITZPATRICK and ROBERT G. JENSEN were involved in evidence handling.  

Key People  
- **Mr. CANIPE**: Witness who observed a man dropping a package near his store.  
- **Mr. GRAHAM**: Reported seeing a man running south on Main Street with a package.  
- **Mr. FINLEY**: Described the suspect as white, approximately 25–38 years old, and carrying a package.  
- **Special Agent ROBERT FITZPATRICK**: Coordinated evidence collection for the FBI.  
- **Special Agent ROBERT G. JENSEN**: Involved in recovering items from the crime scene.  

Key Locations  
- **CANIPE's store** on Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee.  
- **Memphis Police Department**, Homicide Bureau.  
- **FBI Laboratory**, Washington, D.C. (where evidence was analyzed).  
- **Federal Building, Memphis** (site of item transfer).  

Key Events  
- A man carrying a package dropped it near CANIPE's store on April 4, 1968.  
- A white Mustang sped away from the scene after the incident.  
- Law enforcement officers arrived at the crime scene, including Deputy Sheriffs and Memphis Police.  
- Firearms, clothing, maps, toiletries, and other personal effects were recovered and sent to the FBI Laboratory for analysis.  
- Witnesses provided descriptions of the suspect, including his race, age range, and appearance.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted evidence collection and analysis.  
- **Memphis Police Department**: Involved in initial response and investigation.  
- **FBI Laboratory, Washington, D.C.**: Analyzed recovered items from the crime scene.

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