Body Camera Video Released in Fatal Shooting of Chicago Police Officer

Krystal Rivera, 36, a four-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, was shot and killed by officer Carlos Baker on June 5, 2025, while they pursued a suspect. Video from Baker's body camera shows him kicking in an apartment door, spotting a man with a firearm, and saying "Wait" and "Oh" as he falls back amid the sound of a single gunshot.

Rivera's body camera footage captures her running behind Baker during the chase, reaching the top of the stairs as the door opens, and then dropping to the ground. " He reports to a dispatcher that Rivera has been shot and requests an ambulance and a SWAT team.

Baker returns to Rivera's side after 1 minute and 44 seconds, saying "Stay with me" as he drags her body from the second floor to the first, where another officer arrives.

Three days after the shooting, Chicago police stated that an officer discharged their weapon, fatally striking Rivera. The incident is being investigated as an unintentional discharge. Baker's attorney, Timothy Grace, stated that Baker breached the door and faced a rifle, and while moving to seek cover, his weapon unintentionally discharged, striking Rivera.

The statement noted factors including the officers' heights, positioning, and the angle of the weapon created the circumstance. Baker was relieved of law enforcement powers in August 2025, which typically means an officer is stripped of their gun and badge and loses arrest authority, according to reports.

This action was not related to the June 5 shooting, and Baker has not been charged with any crime. The Chicago Police Department stated on April 18, 2026, that it was thinking of Rivera's family and noted the videos are difficult to watch. The department added that there is an active investigation and it is cooperating but has no further comment.