Production 2 aka Homicide aka The Nickel Plated Gun

Step into the cold March night of Los Angeles as Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Ben Romero unravel a harrowing case of police shootings, robberies, and murder. When two officers are ambushed outside the notorious Trap Door Café, a relentless investigation unfolds, leading to a trail of deadly crimes connected by a shiny nickel-plated gun. With tensions rising and time running out, the detectives face a tangle of conflicting descriptions, a gang of cold-blooded criminals, and a web of deceit. This gripping tale showcases the unwavering determination of the LAPD to bring the perpetrators to justice. Originally aired: June 10, 1949. Cast: Jack Webb, Barton Yarborough, Raymond Burr, and others.