Jake Randolph in "Bourbon On The Rocks" Pt. 250

I walked over to Diamond and knelt down beside him. His eyes were open, and the hole between them was still oozing blood. I felt around in his jacket and found a .38 caliber pistol. I knew that bastard was lying. If I had turned my back for an instant he would’ve pulled it and made Swiss cheese out of me. That might make what I had done a little easier to take.

Just for insurance I pulled the gun, putting it in his hand. I didn’t know if the LA.P.D. lab boys would know or not but didn’t care...