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CBS News
a day ago
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Family searching for answers after man killed in same Baldwin Park shooting that left police officer dead
Darius Wong, a father of two, dropped his daughters, wife and sister-in-law off outside the front door of a family party in Baldwin Park on Saturday so he could park their car down the street. For reasons that are still unclear to his family, Wong never made it to the party. He was instead shot dead on the street, and now the family says they're seeking justice. Wong, 43 of Hacienda Heights, was the man killed on Filhurst Avenue in Baldwin Park, which led to more tragedy just minutes later. After finding Wong lying on the sidewalk at about 7:12 p.m., a neighbor called the police. Members of the Baldwin Park Police Department arrived and found Wong dead. Darius Wong, 43, was shot and killed on Saturday, May 31, 2025, just before an officer with the Baldwin Park Police Department was allegedly killed by the same suspect. The Vuong Family In the next few moments, the officers encountered a suspect, who authorities say was armed with a rifle. A gun battle ensued, leading to two officers and the suspect being shot. One of the officers, later identified by officials as Samuel Riveros, was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Another officer, Anthony Pimentel, was briefly hospitalized. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department identified the suspect as 22-year-old Eduardo Roberto Medina-Berumen. He was also wounded and remained hospitalized as of Monday, but he could face two murder charges upon his release. It's not yet clear what motive Medina-Berumen could have had when he allegedly shot and killed Wong and Riveros. When speaking with KCAL News, the family of Wong alleged Medina-Berumen got in a dispute over a parking spot with another guest of the party Wong was attending, although he wasn't involved. They say Wong was shot in the back, unclear of the situation. "Darius left this world far too soon and in the most innocent of ways — without truly knowing what was happening," Wong's brother Victor Vuong wrote in an online fundraiser. His family called him a "hardworking man who cared deeply for his family," which includes two daughters who are 3 and 5 years old. L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman's office said charges against Medina-Berumen were set to be announced on Tuesday afternoon.
CBS News
2 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.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Police Officer Shot Dead in Baldwin Park Identified
Police Officer Shot Dead in Baldwin Park Identified originally appeared on L.A. Mag. A police officer slain Saturday night during a gun battle with an armed man has been identified as Samuel Riveros, a nine-year veteran of the Baldwin Park department, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page. Riveros, 35, and his partner were responding to a call of shots fired around 7:15 p.m. on the 4200 block of Filhurst Avenue, where they found a man unresponsive. As they tended to the victim, a gunman armed with a rifle ambushed the officers, killing Riveros and wounding his partner. The unidentified victim was found on the front lawn of the home that prompted the Baldwin Park Police response, the City of Baldwin Park said in a statement, and was pronounced dead at the hospital.. Riveros' partner, Anthony Pimental, was in stable condition on Sunday, officials said. The suspect was also shot and was in stable condition. 'Our officer was an amazing man,' Baldwin Park Police Chief Robert Lopez told reporters during a press conference early Sunday morning. 'He was an avid snowboarder, a Dodger fan. One of the interesting things that I found is he would travel and go see the Dodgers play at different stadiums across the United States. It's extremely tragic to have to deal with this.'Baldwin Park Mayor Alejandra Avila also addressed his city's loss, saying in the statement: 'Last night was a night of tragedy for our community. Many in our community have been affected by these crimes, and I ask that you embrace your officers and neighbors, support them in their time of need and show one another the best of Baldwin Park.'A somber procession from Baldwin Park to Boyle Heights followed the fatality as the slain officer's body was taken to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner's office. The investigation is being led by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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1 officer killed, 1 wounded and another person dead in Los Angeles County shooting
BALDWIN PARK, Calif. (AP) — One police officer was killed and another was injured after a shooting Saturday evening in a city east of Los Angeles, authorities said. Another person was found dead. An adult male suspect was wounded but has been taken into custody, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna. He said the department is leading an investigation into a double homicide in Baldwin Park. Luna and Baldwin Park Police Chief Robert López held a news conference shortly after the shooting. 'It's extremely tragic to have to deal with this,' López said. The injured officer is in good condition and with his family, he added. Police in Baldwin Park responded to a call at around 7 p.m. of someone shooting rounds with a rifle. When the officers arrived, they were 'met by gunfire,' Luna said. At least one officer fired shots after police came under fire. It is unclear how many shots were fired, but the sheriff said that he believed the weapon used in the shooting has been recovered. The names of the victims have not been released as of Sunday morning. López said the officer who was killed was an 'amazing man' who liked snowboarding and traveled to see Dodger games across the United States. ___ This story corrects that Baldwin Park is east, not west, of Los Angeles. The Associated Press
CBS News
3 days ago
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Baldwin Park officer shot and killed was 'amazing guy,' police chief says
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 the encounter escalated into a shooting. 2 officers were shot, as well as the suspect. Both officers were transported to a local hospital, where one was pronounced dead. The other officer is in stable condition, the LASD 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. The deceased officer remains unidentified publicly as of 10:20 a.m. Sunday. During a news conference on Saturday night, Baldwin Park Police Chief Robert Lopez called the fallen officer 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 the man 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." contributed to this report.
