Incident Details
Officer Krystal Rivera was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer during a confrontation involving Adrian Rucker, who was armed with a rifle. Rivera was shot in the back and later died at the hospital.
Rucker, facing multiple charges including armed violence and illegal gun and drug possession, was arrested shortly after the incident. He was not accused of firing the shot that killed Rivera.
Legal Proceedings and Background
Rucker appeared in court wearing a blue button-up shirt, with his first appearance scheduled following the incident. He has six previously issued arrest warrants and was found with multiple fake IDs and drugs.
The investigation revealed three guns at the scene, including an AR-style pistol, and several rounds of ammunition. Rucker's background includes previous arrests for identity theft and failure to appear in court.