Krystal Rivera

Family of Krystal Rivera Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Chicago Police Department and Officer Carlos Baker

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Krystal Rivera

The wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Officer Krystal Rivera has brought renewed scrutiny to the Chicago Police Department and to Officer Carlos Baker, who is accused of fatally shooting his former partner during a police operation in June 2025. The 37-page complaint, filed Thursday morning, alleges that the department failed to intervene … Read more

Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera Shot and Killed by Fellow Officer During Chase

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Krystal Rivera

The Chicago Police Department is grappling with a heartbreaking tragedy after Officer Krystal Rivera was unintentionally shot and killed by a fellow officer during a chaotic tactical operation. The 36-year-old officer, who had served the department for four years and was a devoted mother to a young daughter, lost her life during a police chase … Read more