Upper Haight Park Police Substation Bombing (1970)

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Film Date
2/17/70
Film Reference Number
KPIX 101386
Description
KPIX-TV news footage from February 17 1970 with reporter Dave Monsees, featuring scenes from the wreckage of the Park Police Substation in San Francisco's Upper Haight neighborhood, which was damaged by a pipe bomb at 10:50pm on Monday 16 February. This explosion injured several officers and killed Sergeant Brian V. McDonnell. Includes press conferences and interviews with Police Chief Al Nelder, Mayor Joseph Alioto, Governor Ronald Reagan and a police officer. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.
Format
16mm newsfilm