Darius Wong, Father of Two, Killed in Baldwin Park Shooting; Officer Samuel Riveros Also Slain

Tragic Shootings in Baldwin Park

• 💔 Darius Wong, a 43-year-old father of two young daughters, was shot and killed while walking to a housewarming party.
• 🎯 He was shot in the back on the sidewalk outside the party on Philhurst Avenue.
• 🚨 Shortly after Wong's death, Officer Samuel Riveros, a 35-year-old Baldwin Park police officer, was also fatally shot while responding to the scene.

Alleged Shooter and Charges

• ⚖️ Eduardo Medina Burerman, a 22-year-old man, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances for the killings.
• ⚠️ The charges include the murder of Officer Riveros and Darius Wong.
• 🧠 Neighbors reported that the alleged shooter has a history of mental illness.

Community Response and Memorials

• 🕯️ A massive memorial has grown for Officer Riveros outside the Baldwin Park Police Station, with a vigil planned.
• 🤝 A fundraising page has been set up for Darius Wong's family.
• 🗣️ Victor Wong, Darius's brother, described the alleged shooter as a "devil" and expressed a desire for the death penalty.