US EditionMan Facing Capital Murder in Death of Santaquin Officer Raises Attorney Concerns
BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, JUN 2 – Eduardo Roberto Medina-Berumen faces multiple murder and attempted murder charges after a parking dispute escalated to a deadly shootout, killing a police officer and a civilian, officials said.
- On Saturday evening, 22-year-old Eduardo Roberto Medina-Berumen fatally shot Baldwin Park Officer Samuel Riveros and civilian Darius Wong during a gunbattle on Filhurst Avenue.
- The incident began after Medina-Berumen confronted neighbors over a parking dispute, escalating into a shooting that also wounded Officer Anthony Pimentel.
- Ring doorbell footage captured multiple gunshots over 10 seconds, with police and the suspect exchanging fire before Medina-Berumen was shot and hospitalized in stable condition.
- Medina-Berumen faces five charges including first-degree murder with special circumstances, carrying a possible death penalty, and bail was set at $4 million.
- The deaths deeply affected the Baldwin Park community, prompting lowered flags, a memorial, and condolences from officials emphasizing Officer Riveros's sacrifice and the ongoing investigation.
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Procession held for fallen Baldwin Park officer, killed in line of duty
The community of Baldwin Park held a procession led by 27 motorcycle officers Tuesday evening to honor fallen Baldwin Park Police Department Officer Samuel Riveros, killed in the line of duty over the weekend. Riveros, 35, was shot and killed after officers were dispatched to the 4200 block of Filhurst Avenue on reports of a man with a rifle May 31 at around 7:15 p.m. Once they arrived, deputies located 43-year-old Darius Wong, a father of tw…
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Baldwin Park man accused of killing police officer is charged with 1st degree murder, could face death penalty
A 22-year-old man accused of gunning down a Baldwin Park police officer and a civilian before he was shot was charged Tuesday, June 3, with first-degree murder with special circumstances in the deaths of the officer, Samuel Riveros, and a civilian, Darius Wong of Walnut. The special circumstances charges could open up the accused shooter, Eduardo Roberto Medina-Berumen, to a possible death sentence if convicted. The charges were announced by Los…
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