Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera shot and killed in Chatham shooting

 CHICAGO, IL – A Chicago police officer has died following a shooting Thursday night in the city’s Chatham neighborhood. 


The officer, identified as 36-year-old Krystal Rivera, was fatally shot while responding to an incident near the 8200-block of South Drexel Avenue, according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).


The incident occurred at approximately 9:50 p.m. when officers from the 6th District Tactical Team attempted to stop a male suspect. 


As they approached, the suspect fled on foot and entered a nearby building. Officers pursued the individual inside.


During the pursuit, officers encountered a second suspect who was armed with a rifle, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling confirmed. 


An exchange of gunfire occurred, during which Officer Rivera was shot. 


A fellow officer returned fire, though it is unclear if the suspect was struck.


Officer Rivera was transported in a squad car to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead due to her injuries. 


Rivera had served with the CPD for four years and was assigned to the 6th District. She was also a mother.




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