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Man Charged in Deaths of Baldwin Park Officer and Civilian

Eduardo Roberto Medina-Berumen allegedly shot a guest at a housewarming party before firing on officers in an investigation led by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

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A procession is held in honor of Baldwin Park police officer Samuel Riveros on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Overview

  • Eduardo Roberto Medina-Berumen, 22, faces two counts of special circumstance murder for the killings of Darius Wong and Officer Samuel Riveros.
  • Prosecutors also charged him with two counts of attempted murder and possession of an assault pistol during Tuesday’s announcement by the district attorney.
  • Court records show Medina-Berumen is held on $4 million bail and has no prior criminal history.
  • The shootings began on Filhurst Avenue when Wong was visiting relatives for a housewarming party and escalated as officers responded to gunfire, wounding Officer Anthony Pimentel.
  • The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department continues its homicide investigation into the Saturday night incident.