Officer Krystal Rivera after the police academy graduation ceremony in October 2021 at Navy Pier. She was shot and killed by her partner, Officer Carlos Baker, during a foot pursuit in June 2025.
Officer Krystal Rivera talks to the media after graduating from the Chicago police academy in October 2021. Rivera was later shot and killed by her partner, Carlos Baker, during a foot pursuit in June 2025. (Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)

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