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Krystal Rivera, Chicago police Officer and Shooting Death

Second man charged in connection with death of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera
Officer Krystal Rivera, a four-year veteran of the CPD, was unintentionally shot and killed by her partner during a foot chase June 5 that ended in a Chatham apartment. Jaylin Arnold, 27, is now the second felon facing gun and drug charges.
Flags at half-staff in Illinois ahead of funeral for CPD officer Krystal Rivera
CPD officer Krystal Rivera was unintentionally shot by her partner after a police chase ended at an apartment building, where at least one suspect pointed a rifle at officers.
2nd Man Charged In Officer Krystal Rivera’s Accidental Shooting Death, Police Say
Jaylin Arnold is accused of leading police on a foot chase into a Chatham apartment building, where a second man pointed a gun at police, causing an officer to open fire and accidentally hit Rivera.
Chicago police say an 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 Rivera, 36,
Funeral arrangements announced for slain Chicago officer Krystal Rivera
Funeral services have been announced for Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera, who was accidentally shot and killed by her partner during a confrontation with an armed suspect earlier this month.
Funeral arrangements for fallen CPD Officer Krystal Rivera announced
Funeral arrangements have been announced for fallen Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera, who was unintentionally shot and killed by a fellow officer earlier this month. A visitation
Waukegan man charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting off-duty police officer in face in Chicago
A Waukegan man has been charged with attempted murder for shooting and seriously wounding an off-duty police officer in Chicago. He is also facing charges for killing a college student in Gurnee.
2nd man charged in connection with CPD officer slaying in Chatham
A second man was charged Saturday morning in connection with the fatal shooting of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera in the Chatham neighborhood, Chicago police said. Jaylin Arnold, 27, of the
Judge detains second man charged in connection with killing of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera
A Cook County judge on Saturday ordered pretrial detention for a convicted felon connected to the fatal shooting of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera in the Chatham neighborhood earlier this month.
2nd suspect charged in connection to accidental shooting death of CPD officer
A second suspect has been charged in connection to the accidental shooting death of a Chicago police officer earlier this month, police said. According to authorities, 27-year-old Jaylin Arnold has been charged with a felony count of armed violence and three felony counts of possession of a firearm as a repeat felony offender.
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