Seconds before fatal drama ended

Associated Press · November 23, 1973

A security guard (background) has a gun aimed at the head of Edward F. Fisher, 39, in a Hollywood parking lot Friday as Fisher wrestled with Ellen Sheldon, 22, whom officers said Fisher was trying to kidnap. Fisher has a knife at her throat and has already had her lying on ground. She struggles to her feet and seconds later the guard fired once, after warning the suspect repeatedly witnesses said. Fisher was killed. Miss Sheldon sustained hand cuts.