Man Hunt Reaches Climax in Gun Fight in Peach Orchard

Image

Man Hunt Reaches Climax in Gun Fight in Peach Orchard

Title

Man Hunt Reaches Climax in Gun Fight in Peach Orchard

Identifier

11331

Source

1985

Description

Los Angeles Times drawing depicting scene of murder of Sheriff E. G. McMartin & Constable W. E. Kelly near Owensmouth (Canoga Park) by Pedro Ramirez 21 Aug 1921. "Manhunt reaches climax in gun fight in peach orchard. Sheriff E. G. McMartin (above) & Constable W. E. Kelly and sketch showing how murderer was cornered. Brought to bay in Owensmouth. Mexican identified as Pedro Ramirez, slayer of the two officers, sent bullet into his own heart & was found dead after storm of shots had swept his hiding place".

Creator

Unknown

Date

1921 August

Format

Periodical illustration
12.8 x 14.4 cm

Subject

Police murders
McMartin, E. G.
Kelly, W. E.
Suspects (Criminal investigation)

Coverage

California
Los Angeles County (Calif.)

Publisher

Museum of Ventura County

Rights

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Type

Image

Language

English

Collection

Citation

Unknown, “Man Hunt Reaches Climax in Gun Fight in Peach Orchard,” Research Library at The Museum of Ventura County, accessed March 29, 2024, https://photographs.venturamuseum.org/items/show/2102.