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November 22, 1937
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Raymondo Tagorda, a Filipino man, faces trial for attempting to murder police officer Harold Dickerson in a gun battle in Westmorland on Nov. 16. He is charged with assault and illegal gun possession by an alien. Dickerson recovers from wounds in Brawley hospital.
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FILIPINO GUNMAN MUST FACE TRIAL FOR SHOOTING OFFICER
WESTMORLAND, Nov. 22.—Raymondo Tagorda, diminutive Filipino, must face trial in superior court on a charge of attempting to murder Harold Dickerson, police officer, in a spectacular gun battle here Nov. 16.
After a preliminary hearing in Westmorland justice court Monday, bail was set at $5000. The islander is held on two counts, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to commit murder, and violation of the law forbidding an alien to carry a gun.
Date of the trial has not been set in superior court, pending Tagorda's arraignment and plea in El Centro.
Dickerson is recovering in Brawley hospital from two bullet wounds, one in the right elbow and one in the back. The wounds were said to have been inflicted by a gun in Tagorda's hands.
WESTMORLAND, Nov. 22.—Raymondo Tagorda, diminutive Filipino, must face trial in superior court on a charge of attempting to murder Harold Dickerson, police officer, in a spectacular gun battle here Nov. 16.
After a preliminary hearing in Westmorland justice court Monday, bail was set at $5000. The islander is held on two counts, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to commit murder, and violation of the law forbidding an alien to carry a gun.
Date of the trial has not been set in superior court, pending Tagorda's arraignment and plea in El Centro.
Dickerson is recovering in Brawley hospital from two bullet wounds, one in the right elbow and one in the back. The wounds were said to have been inflicted by a gun in Tagorda's hands.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Gun Battle
Attempted Murder
Police Shooting
Filipino Gunman
Illegal Firearm
What entities or persons were involved?
Raymondo Tagorda
Harold Dickerson
Where did it happen?
Westmorland
Story Details
Key Persons
Raymondo Tagorda
Harold Dickerson
Location
Westmorland
Event Date
Nov. 16
Story Details
Raymondo Tagorda shot police officer Harold Dickerson in a gun battle in Westmorland, inflicting two bullet wounds. Tagorda faces trial for attempted murder and illegal gun possession by an alien.