Baldwin Park shooting update: 1 police officer killed, another injured after suspect opens fire
A suspect shot two officers in Baldwin Park, killing one. The suspect is in custody. The fallen officer's identity remains unknown.
One police officer was killed and another was injured in a shooting incident in Baldwin Park, California, on Saturday. The incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. in the area of 4200 Filhurst Avenue.
Both officers were transported to LA General Hospital, one by helicopter and the other by ambulance. One officer was pronounced dead at the hospital, while the other remains in stable condition, CBS News reported.
The suspect was also wounded in the gunfire and is currently hospitalized in unknown condition. He has been taken into custody.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said during a press conference early Sunday that the officers responded to reports of gunfire and discovered a person down at the scene. Shortly after their arrival, the suspect opened fire on them.
"When they arrived, they were met by gunfire," Sheriff Robert Luna said. "The call did indicate that there was an individual that was shooting rounds with a rifle, we're still trying ... to determine exactly what that was."
The identity of the fallen officer has not been publicly released.
Baldwin Park Police Chief Robert Lopez described the deceased officer as an "amazing man," an avid Dodgers fan, and an enthusiastic snowboarder.
“He answered a call of duty of shots fired to protect our residents in Baldwin Park. He and his other officer responded and as is customary with any police officer, or any sheriff's deputy, they always respond and go into the fire. That's what he did tonight. Tragically, he lost his life,” he said at the press conference.
Chief Lopez also called for community support during this difficult time.
"It's extremely tragic to have to deal with this," he added. “I ask for your prayers, I ask for the community to remember the officers and the deputies that go out there every day to push the black and white, making it safe for all of our families, our residents and the community as well.”
