Mr. McDonald. Report to the vicinity of Elm and Houston Streets, code 3.
Mr. Ball. And did you know Officer Tippit?
Mr. McDonald. Yes, sir.
Mr. Ball. Was he also a radio patrol officer?
Mr. McDonald. Yes, sir; he was.
Mr. Ball. Did he cruise alone or with a partner?
Mr. McDonald. He was cruising alone.
Mr. Ball. Do you know what his area—the area assigned to him on that day?
Mr. McDonald. The southern part of Oak Cliff, nearing the city limits.
Mr. Ball. Was that farther out from the center of town than you?