Baldwin Park Mourns Officer Killed in Shootout

Baldwin Park Police Officer Killed, Another Injured in Shootout A tragic shooting in Baldwin Park, California, on June 1st, 2025, claimed the life of one police officer and left another with injuries. The incident occurred around 7:15 PM near the intersection of Filhurst and Palm. Initial reports indicated shots fired and a person down. Responding officers were immediately met with gunfire, resulting in the injuries. "Two officers went down from the bullets," stated a news report from KCAL News. SWAT teams quickly surrounded the scene, securing the area while paramedics worked to rescue and transport the wounded officers. One officer was airlifted to LA County+USC Medical Center, while the other was taken by ambulance. Sadly, the airlifted officer succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. The identity of the deceased officer has not yet been released. "It looks like at least two people, one of them being our police officer who was shot and killed this evening," said a visibly shaken Baldwin Park resident in an interview. The other officer is in stable condition, and the suspect is also in custody and stable. The extent of the surviving officer's injuries is still being determined. The investigation is ongoing, with investigators still at the scene the following morning. The community mourns the loss of a dedicated officer while hoping for a full recovery for the injured officer and justice for the fallen hero.