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Lawyers allege Rivera, partner had previous romantic relationship, partner did not help her after shooting

CHICAGO (WLS) — A Chicago law firm announced a lawsuit Thursday in the shooting death of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera earlier this year.

Rivera was killed in a friendly fire incident on June 5. She was shot by her partner, Officer Carlos Baker.

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Lawyers shared more details surrounding the case Thursday.

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ABC7 Chicago obtained Rivera’s autopsy records, which showed she was shot from behind.

Police say Rivera’s partner accidentally shot her, as they were chasing a suspect in Chatham.

Attorneys on Thursday alleged Rivera and Baker were previously in a relationship before the shooting, and Rivera had recently requested a new partner after the two broke up.

Attorneys also said Rivera told CPD Baker was “reckless.”

During a press conference Thursday, lawyers said Baker did not help Rivera after she was shot, and Rivera radioed in her own shooting.

Baker has since been relieved of his police powers amid a separate assault investigation, CPD said.

He’s accused of punching a female off-duty officer.

But he claims that he was the victim in the alleged assault outside a Wicker Park bar.

This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.

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