Charges Filed Against Suspect in Killing of Baldwin Park Officer Samuel Riveros

Criminal Charges Filed

• 📌 Eduardo Roberto Medina-Berumen, 22, faces five charges, including first-degree murder with special circumstances for the killing of Officer Samuel Riveros.
• 🎯 Additional charges include first-degree murder for the death of Darius Wong, 43, and attempted murder of officers Anthony Pimentel and Alfredo Leal.
• ⚠️ A charge of possession of an assault rifle was also filed, with a .223 caliber assault pistol and approximately 40-60 expended casings found at the scene.

Heroism of Responding Officers

• ⚡ Officer Riveros is recognized for entering an active shooting environment, prioritizing community safety over his own, and making the ultimate sacrifice.
• 🛡️ Officer Pimentel is commended for also entering the firing zone, sustaining injuries from bullet fragments that struck a windshield.
• 🤝 Officer Leal is highlighted for assisting Officer Pimentel, ensuring his safety, and returning fire.

Victim and Family Impact

• 💔 The families of Officer Riveros and Darius Wong are experiencing profound grief and loss.
• 🙏 The Wong family expressed gratitude to the Riveros family and the responding officers for their efforts during the tragic event.

Investigation Details

• 🔍 The incident occurred on May 31st around 7:00 p.m. when officers responded to a report of a man with a rifle.
• 🚨 Upon arrival, officers Pimentel and Leal were immediately fired upon by the suspect.
• 💥 Officer Riveros arrived shortly after and was fatally shot, while Officer Pimentel was injured by gunfire-related debris.
• 🔫 The suspect, Medina-Berumen, sustained gunshot wounds and was hospitalized in stable condition.
• 🚁 Air support from the LA County Sheriff's Department was instrumental in guiding ground units during the chaotic scene.

Legal Proceedings and Ongoing Investigation

• ⚖️ The case will undergo a death penalty review, with a decision on seeking the death penalty to be announced later.
• 🗓️ The arraignment for Medina-Berumen, initially scheduled for today, has been postponed due to his hospitalization.
• ❓ The motive for the shooting and the origin of the weapon, including the legality of the extended magazines, are still under investigation.
• 📞 Authorities are appealing for anyone with additional information to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau or Crime Stoppers.