Officer Killed in Baldwin Park Shootout: Community in Mourning

Baldwin Park Mourns Officer Killed in Shootout Baldwin Park, CA – The law enforcement community is in mourning following the death of 35-year-old Officer Samuel Riveros of the Baldwin Park Police Department. Riveros was killed in a shootout on Saturday, May 31st, while responding to a call on the 4200 block of Filhurst Avenue. His partner, Officer Anthony Pimentel, was also shot but has since been released from the hospital. The incident began with reports of a man with a rifle. When officers arrived, the suspect immediately opened fire, injuring both officers and himself. A neighbor, who wished to remain anonymous, described the scene: "I came outside and saw a body lying on the floor, and he didn’t move. I was just surprised and still in shock that something like this happened." The suspect is currently in stable condition. Police believe he had already killed another person earlier that evening. Detectives are investigating the events leading up to the violence, including an apparent argument over a parking spot at a nearby housewarming party. The mother of the suspected shooter expressed her heartbreak, stating that she believes her son suffered a mental breakdown. The tributes at the site of the shooting continue to grow, a testament to the community's grief and respect for Officer Riveros.