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TO FROM SUBJECT Memorandum + (™ Mr. DeLoaciD * PATE. December 16, 1969 ) 1-Mr.DeLoach , . A. Ro 1-Mr.Rosen_ ¢ sen A. tr r 1-Mr SERGEANT DANIEL GROTH AND OTHERS, 1-Mr Ornoral FORM MO 10 100106 MAT 1967 EDITION EM REG NO 27 UNITED STATES GC ‘“RNMENT POLICE OFFICERS, CHIQAGO, ILLINOIS; . FRED-HAMPTON, MARK CLARK, ET AL, - VICTIMS CIVIL RIGHTS pe This is the case involving a raid by officers of the Chicago Police Department on Black Panther headquarters 12/4/69, during which two Black Panthers were killed and others were wounded, The Civil * Rights Division of the Department requested investigation based on ; Lhe allegations the killing and shooting of members of the Black Panther organization were unnecessary and unjustified. SAC Johnson of the Chicago Office contacted police officials i . regarding interviews with subject officers. SAC Johnson was advised by ~ | State Attorney Edward Hanrahan (formerly U. S. Attorney) he would make the police officers available for interview only if an official from his office were present during the interview and copies of the results of the interview were made available to him or the officers interviewed. . SAC Johnson of Chicago contacted Attorney Warren Wolfson, r,) who represented one of the Black Panthers. Wolfson stated as charges had been made against his client he would insist on being present during interview'and would insist on a copy of the results of the interview. He advised charges were also pending against other members of the Black Panthers and all the victims were either in jail or in custody at the county hospital with the exception of one. He felt sure the attorneys representing the other victims would insist on being present and expect to receive a copy of the results of the interview. Wolfson stated he would consult with the other attorneys and advise SAC Johnson. To date Johnson has not been contacted by Wolfson or the other attorneys. REC 36 ofif iG 4 20 a . [A In connection with the Department's request for investigation of the premises where the shooting occurred, it is noted these premises azle under the complete control of the Black Panther Party. The attorney for the Black Panther Party stated he saw no objection to making the premises available for examination but desired to consult with other attorneys and would advise the Chicago Office of their decision. He indicated he or his | F g 3’ 59 JANI 4 1970-5" CLM:ige eo a CONTINUED - OVER &