Bandit pistol-whipped with own gun, 1958

2 images. Bandit pistol-whipped with own gun, 29 June 1958. Officer John Kremen; John C. Gritsonis (attacked by bandit); Muriel Gritsonis; Murel F. Pearson (was pistol-whipped with own gun); Officer Bob Barham.; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Sandusky. Date: 1958-06-29. Assignment: Bandit pistol-whipped with own gun. D1: l/r: Santa Monica officer John Kremen listens as John C. Gritsonis demonstrates how he tusseled with bandit. Mrs. Muriel Gritsonis is at right. D6: Forlorn bandit Murel F. Pearson in SM police stn. D24/36: Detective Bob Barham (Sta. Monica PD) and downcast bandit Murel F. Pearson. Note air pistol, black mask on forehead, battered head of bandit".