Man Hunt Reaches Climax in Gun Fight in Peach Orchard
Image
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 November 21, 2024, https://photographs.venturamuseum.org/items/show/2102.