Officer Krystal Rivera - Chicago Police Department - Illinois

On June 5, 2025, at approximately 9:50 p.m., Police Officer Krystal Rivera of the Chicago Police Department, along with other officers, were attempting to stop a man they suspected of having a weapon.   

The suspect fled and officer pursued the suspect into an apartment building.  At this time, another armed suspect confronted the officers.  During the chaotic encounter, an officer their weapon fatally striking Officer Krystal Rivera.  

Officers got Officer Rivera into a patrol vehicle to transport her to the hospital.  While en route to the hospital, the car experienced a mechanical malfunction and caught fire. She was transported in another vehicle and succumbed to her wounds at the hospital.

Fortunately, the two suspects that had fled the scene were apprehended shortly thereafter. One of the men, a convicted felon wanted for six outstanding warrants, was charged with armed violence, illegal possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of a fraudulent identification card. The second suspect, who was on parole, was charged with firearm possession by a felon and drug possession.

Officer Krystal Rivera had served with the Chicago Police Department for four years. She is survived by her daughter.

Our prayers and condolences for Officer Krystal Rivera's family and the Chicago Police Department.