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Man arrested after Chicago police officer killed by friendly fire
A man has been arrested in connection to a June 5 shooting that killed Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera. The Chicago Police Department announced on June 8 that Adrian Rucker, 25, has been charged with four felonies related to the incident.
Chicago police officer killed in Chatham shooting ID'd as Krystal Rivera, suspects arrested
The Chicago police officer killed in Chatham was identified as 36-year-old Krystal Rivera, a mother and a four-year veteran of the police force.
Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera -- mom to young daughter -- shot and killed while on duty
A 36-year-old police officer who was a mother to a young daughter and four-year veteran of the Chicago Police has been shot and killed while on duty in Chicago.
Chicago police say an officer was accidentally shot and killed by her partner
Chicago police officials say an officer killed this week was accidentally shot and killed by her partner after they encountered someone with a rifle when they chased a suspect into an apartment.
Prayer vigil to be held for fallen Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera
There will be a prayer vigil Wednesday night for fallen Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera at the police station where she worked. A suspect is facing charges after she was unintentionally shot by a fellow cop last week.
Fallen Chicago Police Officer Accidentally Struck by Partner's Gunfire
Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera was mistakenly shot in the back and killed by her partner as she pursued a suspect who pointed a pistol at the two officers during a
Chicago police officer fatally shot on the city's South Side
A Chicago police officer was shot just before 10 p.m. at 82nd and Drexel on the city's South Side. The female officer was transported by other officers in a squad car to University of Chicago Hospital in critical condition, according to multiple police sources familiar with the matter.
Fallen CPD Officer Krystal Rivera honored at prayer vigil in Gresham
Hundreds of family, friends and community members gathered outside the Gresham District police station, 7808 S. Halsted St., Wednesday afternoon.
Chicago police mourn loss of officer Krystal Rivera
Local law enforcement turned out in large numbers at the 6th Police District Wednesday to show support for the Chicago Police Department after Officer Krystal Rivera died after being accidentally shot and killed by another officer.
Fellow officer ‘unintentionally’ shot slain officer while confronting suspect, say police, who were holding at least 2 in custody
Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera was mistakenly shot and killed by a fellow cop during a confrontation with an armed ...
Chicago police officer was 'unintentionally' shot and killed by partner during Chatham foot pursuit
Officer Krystal Rivera was excited to celebrate her daughter's 11th birthday this weekend. But Rivera's life was tragically ...
Police Officer, 36, Killed by Her Partner in Friendly Fire Shooting: 'She Lost Her Life Tragically Doing the Job She Loved'
A Chicago police officer was fatally shot by another officer while they were pursuing a suspect on June 5. Krystal Rivera, 36 ...
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Chicago police say officer was accidentally shot and killed by her partner
A Chicago police officer was unintentionally shot and killed by her partner after they chased a suspect into an apartment and encountered another person with a rifle, officials said. Krystal ...
Freeport man to remain in jail, charged in connection with accidental shooting death of Chicago police officer
Adrian Rucker, 25, of Freeport, Illinois, is facing multiple felonies, including armed violence, possession of a fraudulent ...
Officer fatally shot by partner was a mother and a ‘hero,’ Illinois cops say
Officer Krystal River was accidentally shot and killed by her partner, Chicago officials say. Chicago Police Department. A ...
Sources: Female CPD officer critical after South Side shooting
A Chicago police officer is in critical condition after a shooting on the city’s South Side Thursday night, police sources ...
Shooting inside ER of Evanston Hospital outside Chicago leaves security officer wounded
He agreed to be checked out by Evanston Fire Department paramedics and taken to Evanston Hospital for treatment, Sophier ...