(CHICAGO) — A suspect is now facing charges in connection with the shooting death of a Chicago police officer.
Chicago Police say 25-year-old Adrian Rucker pointed a rifle at police on Thursday night when Officer Krystal Rivera was shot.
Rucker appeared in court Sunday where he was denied pre-trial release and will remain in custody. The Freeport, Illinois man faces multiple charges including armed violence and having an invalid FOID card.
Rucker is a convicted felon who had several warrants for his arrest.
Prosecutors in court Sunday said as the officers pursued Rucker, Officer Rivera was accidentally shot when a fellow officer’s weapons discharged. An investigation continues and additional charges against Rucker could be filed.
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