Crime
Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera shot and killed in Chatham shooting
CHICAGO, IL – A Chicago police officer has died following a shooting Thursday night in the city’s Chatham neighborhood.
The officer, identified as 36-year-old Krystal Rivera, was fatally shot while responding to an incident near the 8200-block of South Drexel Avenue, according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
The incident occurred at approximately 9:50 p.m. when officers from the 6th District Tactical Team attempted to stop a male suspect.
As they approached, the suspect fled on foot and entered a nearby building. Officers pursued the individual inside.
During the pursuit, officers encountered a second suspect who was armed with a rifle, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling confirmed.
An exchange of gunfire occurred, during which Officer Rivera was shot.
A fellow officer returned fire, though it is unclear if the suspect was struck.
Officer Rivera was transported in a squad car to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead due to her injuries.
Rivera had served with the CPD for four years and was assigned to the 6th District. She was also a mother.
“Officer Rivera lost her life tragically doing the job she loved,” Superintendent Snelling stated during a press briefing. “Her mother told us she was passionate about serving the community and making Chicago a safer place. That dedication was evident every day she put on her uniform.”
Another officer sustained a wrist injury during the incident and was transported to the hospital in fair condition.
Police confirmed that multiple individuals were taken into custody at the scene. As of Friday morning, charges are pending.
Authorities also recovered three firearms from the location.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has been notified and is conducting a review of the incident, including the police use of force.
Officer Rivera’s body was transported to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office Friday morning, where colleagues, city officials, and community members gathered to honor her service.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Further updates will be provided as they become available.
Crime
Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton charged with the murder in stabbing of her boyfriend Darius Montreal Boglin
A 43-year-old woman from Bessemer has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend earlier this month, according to authorities.
Court records show Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton, 43, is charged with the murder of Darius Montreal Boglin, 45.
Carlton was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on March 5 and is currently being held without bond.
Officers with the Bessemer Police Department were dispatched at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, to the 3100 block of Avenue B following reports of a stabbing.
According to Detective Justin Burmeister, responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered Boglin suffering from a stab wound in a driveway.
Emergency responders attempted to assess his condition, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Authorities said Carlton was still present at the location when officers arrived and was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators confirmed that Carlton and Boglin were involved in a dating relationship.
Charging documents allege that the fatal incident occurred during an altercation when Boglin allegedly grabbed Carlton from behind, at which point she stabbed him, resulting in his death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Bessemer Police Department at 205-425-2411 or 205-481-4366. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s tip line at 205-428-3541, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.