May 31, 2025 – Baldwin Park, CA — A Baldwin Park police officer was shot and killed Saturday night in a tragic incident that also left another man dead and a second officer wounded. The suspected shooter was also injured and taken into custody, according to authorities. The slain officer was identified as Officer Samuel Riveros, a nine-year veteran of the Baldwin Park Police Department. During a midnight press conference, Police Chief Robert Lopez confirmed the heartbreaking news. I have the tragic duty to advise that one of our officers was murdered tonight,” Lopez said, his voice filled with emotion. “Our officer was an amazing man. It’s extremely tragic to have to deal with this.”Riveros, remembered by friends and colleagues as a dedicated public servant, was also an avid snowboarder and a devoted Dodgers fan who had watched games in stadiums across the country. His LinkedIn profile shows that he studied at Pasadena City College and UC Irvine. The exact circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting have not yet been fully released, but Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna confirmed that the suspect involved in the shooting exchanged gunfire with officers and was ultimately apprehended after being wounded. A second officer was also injured during the exchange and is currently recovering. Tributes began pouring in almost immediately for Officer Riveros. “Thank you for the courage you held and the deeply humble decision you made to protect and serve the people of Baldwin Park. May you rest easy,” said Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio (D–West Covina) in a public statement. “The sacrifices these officers make to keep us safe are unbelievable; something we are reminded of when we witness tragedies such as the one that happened last night.
DC Law Group: Advocates for Families of Fallen Officers and Victims of Violent Crime in Baldwin Park
On the evening of May 31, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded in Baldwin Park, California, when Baldwin Park Police Officer Samuel Riveros was shot and killed in the line of duty. Officer Riveros, 35, and his partner, Officer Anthony Pimentel, responded to reports of gunfire at a residence on the 4200 block of Filhurst Avenue at approximately 7:12 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a man unresponsive with a gunshot wound. As they assessed the scene, the officers were ambushed by a suspect armed with a rifle. Officer Riveros was fatally wounded, and Officer Pimentel sustained injuries but has since been released from the hospital.
The suspect, identified as a 22-year-old male, was also injured during the exchange and is currently in custody. The initial victim found at the scene was pronounced dead at the hospital.
This devastating event has left the Baldwin Park community in mourning. A memorial outside the Baldwin Park Police Department has been adorned with tributes, including a Dodgers cap, jersey, and pennant, honoring Officer Riveros’s love for the team. A candlelight vigil is scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2025, to honor his memory.
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