Robert L. Pope, 53, elevator operator, rescued Thomas J. Higgins, 48, and Ames R. Jones, 40, deputy sheriffs, from a homicidal assault, Los Angeles, California, January 21, 1929. Higgins and Jones, in charge of two criminals who were handcuffed to each other, entered an elevator that was operated by Pope. Just after the elevator began to ascend, one of the criminals, who stood behind Pope, drew a pistol and pointed it at the two deputies and told Pope to stop the elevator. Pope quickly turned, grabbed the assailant’s wrist, and shoved his arm up. The assailant fired, and the shot seared the top of Pope’s shoulder. Pope retained his hold in a prolonged struggle, during which the assailant fired six more times but was himself shot and killed by the deputies. Jones was seriously wounded, but he recovered. Pope’s hearing was affected by a shot close to his ear, and he was disabled two weeks. 29175-2333
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