Baldwin Park Police Shooting: Two Officers Injured, Suspect Apprehended

Baldwin Park Police Shooting: Two Officers Shot, Suspect in Custody On the evening of May 31, 2025, a shooting incident in Baldwin Park, California left two police officers injured. The incident unfolded during a gun battle with at least one suspect, according to initial reports. Both officers were transported to USC Medical Center for treatment. Details about their condition are still pending. "I was about to cut the grass and then I heard this...boom, boom, boom," recounted Alex Ramirez, an eyewitness who was nearby when the shooting began. He immediately sought shelter inside his home. Another eyewitness, Tanya Escobar, described hearing sounds that she initially mistook for fireworks. "Then I realized those were gunshots," she stated, adding that she saw people running in every direction to get to safety. The video shows police cars and crime scene tape at the scene. One officer was airlifted from a local elementary school to the hospital. While at least one suspect is in custody, authorities are investigating whether a second suspect is involved. The Baldwin Park Police Department, along with officers from neighboring departments, secured the area. The investigation is ongoing.