What happened to Officer Krystal Rivera?

Officer Krystal Rivera was fatally shot by her partner, Officer Carlos Baker, during a pursuit in Chicago earlier this year.

Why was the Chicago Police Department sued?

The lawsuit alleges the Chicago Police Department ignored Officer Carlos Baker's history of reckless behavior and violent misconduct, leading to Officer Rivera's death.

Did Officer Baker attempt to help Officer Rivera?

The lawsuit claims Officer Baker fled the scene and did not provide basic first aid to Officer Rivera after shooting her.

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Partner's Bullet Slams Officer in Fatal Pursuit

12 Dec

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Summary

Officer Krystal Rivera was fatally shot by her partner, Carlos Baker.
Lawsuit alleges Chicago PD ignored Baker's history of misconduct.
Baker allegedly fled scene, failed to provide aid to Rivera.

Partner's Bullet Slams Officer in Fatal Pursuit

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the Chicago Police Department following the fatal shooting of Officer Krystal Rivera by her partner, Carlos Baker. The lawsuit alleges that the department ignored clear warning signs and Baker's history of violent misconduct, including previous allegations of threatening an ex-girlfriend with a gun.

Rivera was killed on June 5 while attempting to apprehend an armed suspect. According to the complaint, Baker fired his weapon during a foot chase, striking Rivera in the back. The suit further claims Baker fled the scene and failed to provide any medical assistance to Rivera, who reportedly radioed in her own shooting.

Rivera's family attorney stated that Baker had multiple misconduct complaints and should never have remained on the force. The lawsuit also accuses the department of filing misleading reports about the incident. Prosecutors had previously declined to prosecute Baker, but the family hopes the lawsuit will prompt a reconsideration.