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Police Officer Krystal Rivera, age 36
Lost to gun violence on June 5, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Officer Rivera had served with the Chicago Police Department for 4 years. Thank you for your service & RIP.
Photo sources:
- Police Officer Krystal Rivera
- Jun 5: Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago police officer was 'unintentionally' shot and killed by partner during Chatham foot pursuit
News sources:
- Dec 10: Chicago Sun-Times: Family of Chicago cop killed in botched chase sues Chicago Police Department and partner who shot her
- Sep 10: Chicago Sun-Times: Slain CPD Officer Krystal Rivera's name added to Chicago Police Officers Memorial
- Aug 20: Chicago Tribune: Bullet that killed Officer Krystal Rivera struck her from behind in vest opening, according to autopsy
- Jul 2: Chicago Sun-Times: Family of slain Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera, shot in back by fellow officer, wants independent investigation
- Jul 2: Chicago Tribune: ‘I need to understand what happened’: Family of Officer Krystal Rivera asks for answers as lawyers announce civil investigation
- Jun 25: Chicago Tribune: ‘She always will be a hero’: Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera remembered at funeral
- Jun 24: Chicago Sun-Times: Hundreds attend visitation for fallen CPD Officer Krystal Rivera
- Jun 25: Chicago Sun-Times: Mourners gather at funeral for CPD Officer Krystal Rivera, shot and killed in the line of duty
- Jun 21: Chicago Tribune: Judge detains second man charged in connection with killing of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera
- Jun 21: Chicago Sun-Times: Second man charged in connection with death of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera
- Dignity Memorial: Krystal Rivera Obituary - Chicago, IL
- Jun 16: Chicago Sun-Times: Funeral arrangements announced for slain CPD Officer Krystal Rivera
- Jun 5: Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago police officer was 'unintentionally' shot and killed by partner during Chatham foot pursuit
- Jun 8: Chicago Sun-Times: Felon charged in connection with slaying of CPD officer
- https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/chicago-police-officer-krystal-rivera-vigil/
- ABC7 Chicago: Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera remembered by community after fatal Chatham shooting
- Jun 11: Chicago Sun-Times: Fallen CPD Officer Krystal Rivera honored at prayer vigil in Gresham
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