Another suspect is accused of pointing a rifle at police before Rivera was unintentionally shot by a fellow cop.
A man pleaded guilty to a weapon charge Thursday in connection with the death of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera.pleaded guilty to felony possession of a weapon, and was sentenced to eight years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Investigators say Arnold was an armed drug dealer who Rivera and her partner first encountered on the evening of June 5, 2025 near 82nd Street and Drexel Avenue in the city's Chatham neighborhood. Prosecutors said the officers tried to engage with Arnold after they noticed what they thought was a gun with a drum magazine, and Arnold ran, prompting a pursuit.
The pursuit led the officers to a nearby apartment, where authorities say Arnold had guns and was preparing drugs for sale. Prosecutors said police body camera video and security video in the apartment captured Rucker pointing a rifle at officers from behind a couch in the apartment. Authorities say that's when Rivera's partner lost his footing, and his weapon accidentally discharged, striking Rivera and killing her.33 minutes ago
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