Two police officers are hospitalized after a suspect opened fire on them with a rifle during an altercation in Baldwin Park late Saturday evening. The shooting incident, which occurred around 7:21 p.m. on Filhurst Avenue, prompted a large-scale emergency response, including SWAT teams and air support, as residents nearby reported hearing up to 20 gunshots.
One officer was airlifted to USC Medical Center, while the other was transported by ambulance; however, details regarding their conditions have yet to be released. Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic scene where residents were forced to take cover, with one even reporting a shattered car windshield from the gunfire, highlighting the incident’s seriousness. Authorities are still working to determine the suspect’s status, and the investigation is ongoing as of Sunday morning.
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