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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.
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 Officer Krystal Rivera was "unintentionally" shot and killed by fellow officer during chase in Chatham, police say
Police confirmed that the only person who fired a weapon during the chase was an officer, "whose gunfire unintentionally struck Officer Rivera."
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 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 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.

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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
CPD officer shot, killed after investigatory stop leads to police chase
As the officer was transported to a nearby hospital, the vehicle "malfunctioned" and caught fire, police said.
Chicago police officer unintentionally shot, killed by fellow cop in Chatham: CPD
A Chicago police officer shot and killed a fellow officer during a tactical operation Thursday night, police said.
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 ...
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 ...