Video Shows Cop Who Shot Krystal Rivera Waited Nearly 2 Minutes Before Helping Her
Block Club Chicago • • general
Key Points:
- Chicago police released body-camera and security footage related to the June fatal shooting of Officer Krystal Rivera by her partner, Officer Carlos Baker, highlighting the incident as a case of "friendly fire" during a foot chase with a suspect.
- The footage shows Baker unintentionally firing the fatal shot amid a chaotic apartment confrontation, followed by delays and allegations that he failed to provide timely aid to Rivera, who later died from her wounds.
- Rivera’s family has filed a lawsuit accusing Baker of having a troubled romantic relationship with Rivera and intentionally not helping her after shooting her; Baker’s attorney denies these claims and maintains he acted within department policies.
- Baker has a history of disciplinary issues, including multiple complaints and being stripped of police powers in a separate case, but remains employed in a non-patrol role within the department.
- The Civilian Office of Police Accountability continues to investigate the shooting, while Rivera’s family calls for an independent investigation, criticizing the video release as incomplete and potentially misleading.
