New video shows moment Chicago police say Officer Krystal Rivera was fatally shot by her partner
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Key Points:
- The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released body-worn camera footage showing the moments leading to the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera by her partner Carlos Baker during a chase in June 2025.
- The video depicts Baker firing one shot in a narrow hallway, unintentionally striking Rivera, who was directly behind him; the incident occurred in a "fatal funnel" area, described by experts as a dangerous kill zone.
- Rivera's family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Baker and the Chicago Police Department, alleging a volatile history between the partners and questioning the completeness and narrative of the released footage.
- Baker has faced multiple investigations, suspensions, and reprimands within the department and has been relieved of police powers; the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police defended his actions and suggested he consider legal action against Rivera’s family's attorneys.
- The Civilian Office of Police Accountability has not commented on allegations that some footage was withheld, with sources indicating Rivera’s camera was cut off to preserve dignity in her final moments; Rivera's family plans a full forensic video analysis.
