COPA Releases Chicago PD Bodycam Footage of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting, 8200 Block Of South Drexel
COPA was notified of an officer-involved shooting in the 8200 block of South Drexel that resulted in the death of Officer Krystal Rivera. It was later advised that Rivera’s death was due to an unintentional discharge by Rivera’s partner. COPA will continue to investigate and release information as necessary, and it extends condolences to those grieving.
BWC 1 | Shooting officer
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BWC 2 | Deceased officer
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3rd Party 1 | Residence | During OIS
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On June 5, 2025, COPA was notified of an officer-involved shooting in the 8200 block of South Drexel that resulted in the death of Officer Krystal Rivera. Over the weekend, COPA was advised that Rivera’s death was due to an unintentional discharge by Rivera’s partner. COPA will continue to investigate the incident and make information available as necessary. COPA recognizes the sacrifices made by those who serve and joins the community in mourning the loss of a dedicated officer and mother, extending condolences to all who are grieving.
Agency Statement / Official Release
On June 5th, 2025, COPA was notified of an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 8200 block of South Drexel, that resulted in the tragic death of Officer Krystal Rivera. Over the weekend, COPA was made aware that the death of Officer Rivera was due to an unintentional discharge by Officer Rivera’s partner. COPA will continue to investigate this incident and make information available, as necessary. COPA recognizes the sacrifices made by those who serve, and we join the community in mourning the loss of a dedicated officer and mother and extend our heartfelt condolences to all who are grieving.
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| Body-worn / public-safety video | Available | Vimeo release | Embedded or linked from cited source. |
| Agency press release / official statement | Available | chicagocopa.org | COPA Releases Materials From Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Near 8200 S. Drexel - Civilian Office of Police Accountability |
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