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Prosecutors reveal new details of unintentional shooting death of Chicago police officer

Last updated: June 8, 2025 7:40 pm
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Adrian Rucker and Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera. (Chicago Police Department)

Tragic Incident Unfolds as Chicago Police Officer Accidentally Shot by Colleague

A Chicago police officer tragically lost her life on Thursday in a devastating incident where she was accidentally shot by a colleague. Officer Krystal Rivera, while chasing a suspect down a hallway, was struck by a bullet intended for a man pointing a gun at the officers, prosecutors revealed on Sunday.

The incident occurred in a Chatham apartment where Rivera and fellow officers were pursuing a suspect with multiple arrest warrants. The chaos unfolded as the suspect fled down a hallway, with Rivera in close pursuit, while another officer encountered the armed man behind a couch. In the heat of the moment, a shot was fired, fatally hitting Rivera in an unprotected area of her upper back.

The suspect managed to escape, but 25-year-old Adrian Rucker, who was found to possess the firearm, was apprehended shortly after the tragic event. Rucker had a history of active arrest warrants, including charges such as identity theft, domestic battery, theft, and criminal damage.

Authorities discovered multiple firearms, ammunition, and narcotics in the apartment where the incident took place, along with fake identification cards bearing Rucker’s face. Rucker now faces charges of armed violence, illegal possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of fraudulent identification.

Despite the tragic outcome, the Chicago Police Department continues to investigate the incident and provide support to Officer Rivera’s family and colleagues. The loss of a dedicated officer has deeply impacted the community, highlighting the risks and challenges faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty.

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As the investigation continues, the Chicago Police Department remains committed to ensuring justice is served and taking necessary steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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