Obituaries
Fallen Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera Added To Gold Star Memorial Wall
The Chicago Police Department paused to reflect on men and women killed serving and protecting the city, including Officer Krystal Rivera.
September 11, 2025
An emotional ceremony was held along Chicago's lakefront Wednesday night as officers showed up in force to honor those who died in the line of duty.
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The Chicago Police Department paused to reflect on men and women killed serving and protecting the city, including officer Krystal Rivera, who was killed while on duty this past June.
Earlier in the day, there were heavy hearts at the Gold Star Families Memorial Wall and Park, where Rivera's family gathered as her name was unveiled—forever etched in stone.
