22 November 1963
Arrest Revolver Marked
McDonald placed his identifying mark on the revolver taken during Oswald's arrest so the weapon could later be recognized as evidence.
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McDonald placed his identifying mark on the revolver taken during Oswald's arrest so the weapon could later be recognized as evidence.
McDonald approached Oswald's seat and ordered him to stand as officers closed in on the suspect identified by Brewer.
Brewer met the officers inside the theatre and identified the man he had followed from the nearby shoe store as the suspicious patron.
Carroll grabbed the revolver during the struggle with Oswald and secured the weapon in his belt while other officers completed the arrest.
Oswald struck McDonald and a close struggle began as the patrolman and other officers attempted to control and disarm him.
Postal telephoned police after learning that a man had entered the theatre without buying a ticket while patrol cars were searching the Oak Cliff area.
McDonald entered the theatre from the rear with other officers after the radio call reported a suspicious man inside.
McDonald moved through the main-floor seating area checking patrons while officers searched both levels of the theatre.
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