Chicago police failed to place troubled cop under strict supervision before he fatally shot partner

Officer Carlos Baker was referred to a program for troubled cops weeks before he fatally shot his partner, Krystal Rivera. Despite a history of disciplinary complaints, Baker was not enrolled in the Chicago Police Department’s Personnel Concerns Program because a supervisor ignored an internal referral email. Consequently, Baker remained on his normal assignment with the Gresham District tactical team instead of being placed under strict supervision or facing potential termination before the fatal incident occurred.