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CBS News
7 days ago
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Suspect accused of killing Baldwin Park officer identified
The man accused of killing two people on Saturday, including a Baldwin Park police officer, has been publicly identified. The suspect was identified by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on Monday as Eduardo Roberto Medina-Berumen. The 22-year-old was arrested on suspicion of two counts of murder after a shootout with police on Saturday night. Medina-Berumen was shot during the exchange of gunfire with Baldwin Park officers on Saturday. He's currently in stable condition while awaiting transfer to a jail facility from a local hospital. At about 7:12 p.m., officers responded to the 4200 block of Filhurst Avenue on reports of a man with a rifle. Upon arrival, the officers saw a body on the front lawn of the residence, authorities said. The suspect, later identified as Medin-Berumen, allegedly opened fire on the officers immediately upon making contact, the LASD said. Baldwin Park Police Department Baldwin PD officer Samuel Riveros was struck by gunfire and was pronounced dead at a local hospital. A second officer, Anthony Pimentel, was also struck but is expected to survive. He was released from the hospital on Sunday. The identity of the person allegedly killed by Medina-Berumen before officers arrived has not yet been released by authorities. Medina-Berumen is being held on $4 million bail as of Monday, LASD said. The case will soon be presented to the L.A. County District Attorney's Office for charging considerations.
CBS News
01-06-2025
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Authorities identify Baldwin Park officer shot and killed, call him 'amazing guy'
Authorities provide details on Baldwin Park shooting that left one officer dead, one hospitalized Authorities provide details on Baldwin Park shooting that left one officer dead, one hospitalized Authorities provide details on Baldwin Park shooting that left one officer dead, one hospitalized The law enforcement community in Los Angeles was in mourning on Sunday after a police officer was killed in a shootout Saturday. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, officers with the Baldwin Park Police Department responded to reports of a man with a rifle at about 7:12 p.m. on the 4200 block of Filhurst Avenue. The officers found the suspect, and according to the LASD, he opened fire on the officers "immediately." 2 officers were shot, as well as the suspect. One of the officers, identified Sunday by the LASD as Samuel Riveros, was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The other officer, identified as Anthony Pimentel, is in stable condition and has since been released from the hospital, a spokesperson for the city of Baldwin Park said on Sunday morning. The suspect is also in stable condition. He was taken into custody and remains unidentified publicly. The body of a man with a fatal gunshot wound was found at the location of the initial reports. On Saturday, L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna said it's believed that the suspect was involved in that killing. His rifle was recovered by authorities at the scene. During a news conference on Saturday night, Baldwin Park Police Chief Robert Lopez called Riveros an "amazing guy." "He answered a call of duty of shots fired to protect our residents in Baldwin Park," Lopez said. "He and his other officer responded and as is customary with any police officer, or any sheriff's deputy, they always respond and go into the fire." Lopez added that Riveros was an avid Dodgers fan and snowboarder. On Sunday, Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio, who represents Baldwin Park, issued a statement about the tragic event. "Thank you for the courage you held and the deeply humble decision you made to protect and serve the people of Baldwin Park, may you rest easy," Rubio said in part. "The sacrifices these officers make to keep us safe is unbelievable; something we are reminded of when we witness tragedies such as the one that happened last night." Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell offered his condolences to the family of the officer in a statement. "This heartbreaking loss is a solemn reminder of the risks officers take every day when protecting their community," he said. "Our hearts are with Baldwin Park PD as they mourn a beloved colleague, and prayers for his wounded colleague. We stand with you during this time of profound grief." contributed to this report.
