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Officer's Family Sues CPD Over Fatal Shooting Ignored Warnings

12/12/2025

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The family of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Police Department.
They allege officials ignored warnings about Rivera's partner, Carlos Baker, before the June 5, 2025 shooting.
The suit alleges Baker shot Rivera in the back and provided no aid.
Rivera's attorney criticized the department's handling, saying Baker was unfit for duty and should not have been allowed to serve.

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The family of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Police Department.
They allege officials ignored warnings about Rivera's partner, Carlos Baker, before the June 5, 2025 shooting.
The suit alleges Baker shot Rivera in the back and provided no aid.
Rivera's attorney criticized the department's handling, saying Baker was unfit for duty and should not have been allowed to serve.