Overview

• Officer Samuel Riveros was identified as the Baldwin Park police officer fatally shot while responding to reports of rifle fire at 4200 Filhurst Avenue.
• A second Baldwin Park officer was wounded in the exchange, treated at LA General Hospital and released in stable condition.
• A civilian male was found dead at the scene with apparent gunshot wounds, and investigators believe the suspect targeted both the officer and civilian.
• The adult male suspect was injured during the gunfight, hospitalized in stable condition and remains in custody.
• The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, with support from West Covina and El Monte police, has recovered the weapon and continues its double homicide investigation.