Tragedy Strikes: Officer Killed in Los Angeles Suburb Shooting

An officer was tragically killed, and another was wounded during a shooting in a suburb east of Los Angeles, authorities reported on Sunday. The incident occurred as police responded to a suspect firing rounds with a rifle, encountering a tragic scene of violence.

When officers arrived at the scene on Saturday night, they were immediately met with gunfire. One officer managed to return fire, according to Los Angeles Sheriff Robert Luna. The suspect, an adult male, was injured and taken into custody by law enforcement, officials confirmed.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department identified the fallen officer as Samuel Riveros. Meanwhile, a man found wounded on the sidewalk succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Authorities are treating the case as a double homicide and continue to investigate the details surrounding the tragic event. The community mourns the loss alongside the officer's family and colleagues.

(With inputs from agencies.)