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CBS News
26-06-2025
- CBS News
Memorial service to be held in Ontario for slain Baldwin Park Officer Samuel Riveros
Memorial services will be held Thursday morning for slain Baldwin Park Police Officer Samuel Riveros, who was fatally shot last month. Family, members from the Baldwin Park Police Department, and state and federal law enforcement officials will gather at the Toyota Arena in Ontario for the service. Riveros, 35, a nine-year veteran of the department, was shot and killed on May 31 while responding to a home after receiving reports of a man with a rifle. Baldwin Park Police Department According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, when officers found the suspect, he "immediately" opened fire on them. Two officers were shot during the incident, as well as the suspect. The officers and the suspect were taken to the hospital, where Riveros was later pronounced dead. A man was also found dead at the home with multiple gunshot wounds. The man was identified as 43-year-old Darius Wong, a Hacienda Heights man and father of two. The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Eduardo Roberto Medina-Berumen, is facing two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder for allegedly firing at two other Baldwin Park police officers. At his first court appearance, Medina-Berumen was ordered to remain in jail without bail until his arraignment on July 31. During a news conference after the incident, Baldwin Park Police Chief Robert Lopez referred to Riveros as 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."
CBS News
11-06-2025
- CBS News
Baldwin Park shooting suspect makes first court appearance, ordered jailed without bail
The 22-year-old man accused of shooting and killing a Baldwin Park police officer, and another man, made his first court appearance on Wednesday and was ordered to remain jailed without bail until his July 31 arraignment. Eduardo Roberto Medina-Berumen, who was injured in a gun battle with police during the May 31 incident, appeared at the Pomona Courthouse for his hearing in a wheelchair. He faces two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of 35-year-old Officer Samuel Riveros and 43-year-old Darius Wong, a Hacienda Heights man and father of two. He also is charged with two counts of attempted murder for allegedly firing at two other Baldwin Park police officers, one who was wounded by gunfire. Wong was shot and killed as he was attempting to park his car on the street after dropping off his daughters, wife, and sister-in-law at a Baldwin Park family party Saturday evening. Minutes later, just after 7:12 p.m., police responded to reports of a man armed with a rifle, shooting on the 4200 block of Filhurst Avenue. Sheriff Robert Luna said earlier that as two police officers arrived, they found a man lying on the sidewalk "unresponsive, that ultimately, unfortunately, was Mr. Wong." The two officers who arrived in separate cars, were "immediately fired upon by this suspect, who had a rifle" Luna said. "An officer-involved shooting occurred at that time and Officer (Anthony) Pimentel was injured as a result of the suspect's gunfire." Riveros, a nine-year department veteran, arrived shortly after and was struck by gunfire, Luna said. More officers responded to the scene and a second officer-involved shooting occurred with the suspect. Medina-Berumen suffered gunshot wounds and was treated in the hospital. An AR-15-style weapon with two high-capacity magazines was recovered at the scene, Luna said earlier. Medina-Berumen also faces a possession of an assault rifle charge. During Wednesday's brief court hearing, Deputy District Attorney Michael Michelena told Superior Court Judge Ramiro P. Cisneros that prosecutors can prove the defendant was standing outside his home with a short-barrel rifle and "started firing indiscriminately." Michelena said Wong was shot before officers arrived. Officers "took him (Medina-Berumen) into custody after he ran out of ammunition," the prosecutor said.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Loved ones honor officer killed in Baldwin Park shooting
A vigil was held to honor the life of Samuel Riveros, 35, a Baldwin Park police officer who was killed in the line of duty. Over 1,000 people gathered outside Baldwin Park City Hall on Friday night, where a large memorial filled with flowers, candles and mementos continues growing. A speaker at the memorial described Riveros as a 'man of character, thoughtfulness and courage.' On May 31, officers responded to a home on the 4200 block of Filhurst Avenue, on reports of a man firing a rifle in the street around 7:15 a.m. When they arrived, they located a victim, Darius Wong, 43, suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. He was transported to the hospital and later pronounced dead. The officers were met by gunfire from the rifle-wielding suspect. Riveros began running toward the shots to help his colleagues when he was shot by the suspect. Riveros was airlifted to the hospital where he died from his injuries. The second officer, who was also injured, was hospitalized in stable condition. The suspect, Eduardo Roberto Medina-Berumen, 22, was also struck by gunfire and was hospitalized in stable condition. Authorities said Wong, a father of two young daughters, had just parked his car and was walking to a family party when he was shot. Riveros was a nine-year veteran of the Baldwin Park Police Department. His colleagues remembered him as a dedicated officer and friend who loved serving his community. 'He had a care for this community and he had care for the department,' said Joseph Valencia, a colleague. 'Everything that he did was to make the patch look good and to make his brothers and sisters look good and most importantly, to protect the city.' 'He really is my little brother, but he was my crutch and he didn't know that,' said Sunny Kim, Riveros' police partner. 'I looked to him for that.' 'There is no way for us to convey to you the emptiness and heartache we feel at the loss of our beloved Sammy,' Riveros' sister said at the candlelight vigil on Friday night. On June 3, the suspect, Medina-Berumen, was charged with two counts of murder, along with other charges, the L.A. County District Attorney's Office announced. The charges include special circumstance allegations of multiple murders and the murder of a peace officer. These special circumstances could make Medina-Berumen eligible for the death penalty if he is convicted. L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said his office will decide at a later date whether to pursue capital punishment. Friends remembered Riveros as a snowboarder and an avid Dodgers fan. Riveros became a law enforcement officer after studying criminology, law and society at UC Irvine. He is survived by his mother, sister and two brothers. His family said funeral arrangements are still in the planning stages and no date has been set. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
06-06-2025
- CBS News
Candlelight vigil takes place Friday for slain Baldwin Park Police Officer Samuel Riveros
A candlelight vigil will take place Friday night outside the Baldwin Park Police Department to honor Officer Samuel Riveros, who was shot and killed last Saturday while responding to a call. Police are asking community members to "please come and stand with us in remembrance, love, and solidarity as we reflect on his life, his service, and the impact he had on all of us." Riveros, a nine-year department veteran was shot killed when he responded around 7:15 p.m. Saturday to reports of a man armed with a rifle on the 4200 block of Filhurst Avenue. Two officers had already arrived at the scene, where they found 43-year-old Darius Wong lying on the sidewalk, unresponsive. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said the two officers arrived in separate cars and were "immediately fired upon by this suspect, who had a rifle." The 22-year-old suspect, Eduardo Roberto Medina-Berumen, allegedly shot Riveros as he arrived at the scene. Officer Samuel Riveros. Baldwin Park Police Department Wong, a father of two from Hacienda Heights, was in the area for a family party and was moving his car to park it when he was shot and killed, allegedly by Medina-Berumen. Luna said gunfire was exchanged between police and Medina-Berumen, who was armed with an AR-15-style weapon. One other police officer was injured in the exchange of gunfire, and the suspect was treated at a hospital for his gunshot wounds. He was set to appear in court on Friday, but that was postponed. At an earlier news conference, 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." Riveros began as a public safety trainee in April 2016 and was sworn in as an officer six months later. He was selected for the department's SWAT team in 2019, where he served for five years. In 2024 he was appointed as a field training officer. Riveros graduated from UC Irvine and was known for his tactical skills and professionalism, according to the BPPD. He was also an avid Dodgers fan and snowboarder. 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."
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Darius Wong: Dad of 2 shot in back by alleged cop killer in Baldwin Park
The Brief A 43-year-old father of two was shot and killed by a man with a rifle while walking to a friend's housewarming party. The shooter, identified as 22-year-old Eduardo Medina Berumen, is also accused of killing Baldwin Park police officer Samuel Riveros. Victor Wong, the victim's brother, expressed anger and called for the death penalty for the alleged shooter, who has a history of mental illness-related police calls. LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - A 43-year-old dad of two was shot to death by a man who is also accused of killing a Baldwin Park police officer. What we know "He got struck by the bullet," said Victor Wong, the victim's brother. "He got shot in the back without knowing what happened." According to Wong, his brother Darius arrived at a friend's housewarming party Saturday evening after other party guests had a dispute with the alleged shooter over a parking spot on Filhurst Avenue. Wong says his brother wasn't aware of the previous arguments and dropped his family off at the party to park a block away. While walking to the party alone, a man with a rifle started shooting and killed his 43-year-old brother. Wong says Darius was a father of two girls, ages 5 and 3. "They ask for their daddy all the time," said Wong. "[The shooter] killed my brother and he also killed an outstanding police officer. This killer is just a devil. How are you going to shoot a person that has nothing to do with you? Just walking past you and you start shooting him? It's uncalled for." The shooter has been identified as 22-year-old Eduardo Medina Berumen. After allegedly shooting Darius Wong, Medina is also accused of shooting Baldwin Park police officer Samuel Riveros, who arrived at the scene to investigate the incident. Riveros also died on May 31. According to neighbors, police have been called to his home previously for mental illness-related issues. "If you're a crazy guy, you get to own guns?" said Wong. "No. It's common sense." Wong calls the alleged shooter a devil while the legal process plays out and includes the possibility of the death penalty. "I want to tell the shooter, if there's a law, there's going to be the death penalty for you," said Wong. A GoFundMe has since been launched for Darius Wong's family. Those looking to donate can click here.
