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Police Officer Krystal Rivera, Star #19020, aged 36 years, was a 4 year, 3 month, 21 day veteran of the Chicago Police Department, assigned to the 6th District – Gresham.

On June 5, 2025 at 9:52 p.m., Officer Rivera and her partners were on duty working beat 663C when they were in the process of investigating a subject in possession of a firearm. A foot chase ensued and ended inside an apartment located at 8210 South Drexel Avenue. Once inside the apartment another subject pointed a rifle at the officers. One of the officers on scene took aim at the subject with the rifle and fired their weapon. The discharged round inadvertently struck Officer Rivera in the left side of her back. Officer Rivera was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital by responding officers where she was pronounced deceased by Dr. Cone at approximately 10:15 p.m. on June 5, 2025.

Officer Rivera was waked at Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home, located at 6901 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL. Her funeral mass was held at Living Word Christian Center, located at 7740 South Western Avenue. She was laid to rest on June 25, 2025 in Woodlawn Cemetery, 7600 West Roosevelt Road, Forest Park, Illinois. Her grave is located in Grave –, Lot 894, Block 8, Section Laurel.

Police Officer Krystal Rivera, born November 29, 1988, received her Probationary Appointment to the Chicago Police Department on February 16, 2021, and was issued Star #19020 on August 17, 2021. She earned 1 Life Saving Award, 1 Police Officer of the Month Award, the Democratic Convention Service Award (2024), 1 Superintendent’s Honorable Mention and 26 Honorable Mentions during her career.

Officer Rivera was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. She was survived by her daughter.

Incident Recorded Under Chicago Police Department RD #JJ283172.

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Police Officer John G. Bartholomew, Star #12963, aged 38 years, was a 10 year, 9 month, 28 day veteran of the Chicago Police Department, assigned to the 17th District – Albany Park.

On April 25, 2026 at 9:52 a.m., Officer’s Bartholomew and his partner were working beat 1772 and assigned to transport a prisoner, Alphanso Talley, age 26, to Swedish Covenant Hospital, located at 5140 North California Avenue, for treatment. Talley was in custody for an armed robbery committed earlier in the day. Upon arrival at the hospital emergency room staff began to treat him. At approximately 10:50 a.m. Talley was taken for a MRI scan. While in the scan room the offender’s handcuffs were removed for the scan. Shortly after, the offender produced a concealed pistol and began firing. Officer Bartholomew and his partner were both struck in the head. Officer Bartholomew was transported to Illinois Masonic Hospital by CFD Ambulance #32 where he was pronounced deceased by Dr. Romano at approximately 12:15 p.m. on April 25, 2026. His partner was transported to the Illinois Masonic Hospital by CFD Ambulance #46 where he was treated and remained in critical condition.

Talley fled the scan room after the shooting and exited the hospital through the rear entrance of the emergency room. He was observed running naked down west Winona Avenue by witnesses. After a manhunt Talley was found hiding under a back porch at 2616 West Carmen Avenue. He was placed in custody without incident and his firearm was recovered at the scene. At the time of the incident, Talley was on electronic monitoring for a previous violent offense and had cut off his ankle monitor.

Officer Bartholomew was waked at St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church located at 5649 North Sheridan. His funeral mass was also held at St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church. He was laid to rest on May 8, 2026 in Elmwood Park Cemetery, 2905 North Thatcher Avenue, River Grove, Illinois.

Police Officer John G. Bartholomew, born on April 21, 1988, received his Probationary Appointment to the Chicago Police Department on June 29, 2015, and was issued Star #12963. During his career he earned 1 Unit Meritorious Award, 1 Democratic Convention Service Award (2024), 1 Attendance Recognition Award, 1 Crime Reduction Award (2019) and 4 Honorable Mentions during his career.

Officer Bartholomew was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was survived by his family.

Incident Recorded Under Chicago Police Department RD #JK230816.

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Police Officer Enrique Martinez, Star #8314, aged 26 years, was a 2 year, 10 month, 9 day veteran of the Chicago Police Department, assigned to the 6th District – Gresham.

On November 4, 2024 at 8:30 p.m., Officer Martinez and his partner Police Officer Francisco Nunez #8377 were on duty working beat 622 when they attempted to conduct a traffic stop at 8040 South Ingleside Avenue. The Black 2011 Ford Escape contained three occupants; Darion McMillian, age 23, of 14523 Myrtle Avenue, Harvey, IL (Driver); Mario Chambers, age 23, of 544 East 148th Street, Harvey, IL (Front Passenger) and Kenyon Lewis, age 25, of 1227 West 96th Street (Rear Passenger). As the officers approached the vehicle McMillian began to fire at Officer Martinez striking him several times, Officer Nunez then returned fire. In the process, McMillian also shot Chambers who was seated in the front passenger seat. McMillin after firing multiple rounds in rapid succession attempted to flee the scene in the vehicle, striking an officer. The vehicle then crashed nearby into a parked car. McMillian then fled on foot. A 10-1 was called and additional responding officers arrived, securing the scene, and began the search for McMillian. Officer Martinez was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital by responding officers where he was pronounced deceased by Dr. Tataris at approximately 8:45 p.m. on November 4, 2024.

Responding officers began their search and located a witness who was able to direct officers and provide a description of McMillian. While touring the area beat 471 observed a subject matching the description given by the witness. The subject was walking south bound on Maryland Avenue approaching 81st Street. Beat 471, Police Officer Henry Capouch #4523 and Police Officer Troy Cephas #8320, detained the subject for further investigation. A show up was conducted and a positive ID was made identifying the subject as the fleeing offender. Responding officers also detained Kenyon Lewis after finding him unconscious in the back seat of the offending vehicle. Mario Chambers was also found in the vehicle and pronounced deceased at the scene. McMillan was subsequently charged with First Degree Murder. Three firearms were recovered recovered from the vehicle and offenders in addition to cannabis and crack cocaine.

Officer Martinez was waked at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, located at 4727 W. 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL. His funeral mass was held at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, located at 7740 South Western Avenue. He was laid to rest on November 18, 2024 in Beverly Cemetery, 12000 South Kedzie Avenue, Blue Island, Illinois.

Police Officer Enrique Martinez, born May 24, 1898, received his Probationary Appointment to the Chicago Police Department on December 27, 2021, and was issued Star #8314 on June 27, 2022. He earned 1 Department Commendation, 1 Life Saving Award, the Military Service Award, 12 Honorable Mentions and 1 Emblem of Recognition for Physical Fitness during his career.

Officer Martinez was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was survived by his fiancée, Lesly Hernandez; grandmother; parents: Adrian and Rosa (nee Mayen) and siblings: Angelica and Adrian (Mercedes) Martinez Garcia (CPD).

Incident Recorded Under Chicago Police Department RD #JH495872.

On May 24, 2026, the 3600 block of South Komensky Avenue was dedicated as “Honorary Enrique Martinez Avenue.” One brown honorary street sign was erected. The sign was located at 6314 S. Komensky Avenue in the heart of the West Lawn on the block Officer Martinez grew up on.

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Patrolman James “Jim” B. Crowley, Jr., Star #4169, aged 59 years, was a 1 year, 0 month, 24 day veteran of the Chicago Police Department, assigned to the 2nd District – Wentworth.

On September 4, 1987, at 8:19 p.m., Officer Crowley was on duty and working with Patrolman William Malcolm Morrison, Jr. #9593 of the Jefferson Park District, Patrolman Thomas W. Argenbright #17497 of the Wentworth District, Patrolman Allen D. Adams #17207 of the Albany Park District and Sergeant Paul L. Tasch, Jr. #848 of Area 5 Violent Crimes, working Special Employment for the Chicago Housing Authority on beat 4580. The officers responded to a “man with a gun“ call in the area of 14th Street and Ashland Avenue. The officers were traveling Westbound on 15th Street in their marked squad car when they were broadsided by a brown 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass which was traveling northbound on Ashland Avenue. Sergeant Tasch was driving and Officer Morrison was sitting in the back seat behind Sergeant Tasch. They received the brunt of the impact as the Oldsmobile impacted their car at the rear driver side door. The Oldsmobile was driven by Juan Soliz, age 39, of 722 North Willard Court. Recovered from the vehicle were one glass bottle containing amber fluid, two empty 12oz Miller beer cans and three 16-gauge shotgun shells.

All five officers sustained severe injuries. Adams and Tasch were transported to St. Luke Presbyterian Hospital, were treated, and eventually released. Argenbright and Crowley were transported to the University of Illinois Research Hospital, were treated, and eventually released. Officer Crowley sustained a catastrophic brain injury as a result of the crash and was no longer able to walk or care for himself. This life altering injury forced him to end his career at the age of 22. Officer Morrison was transported to Cook County Hospital by CFD Ambulance #33 where he was pronounced dead on arrival by Dr. Douglas at 9:51 p.m. on September 4, 1987. He had sustained severe internal injuries which led to his death. Soliz was taken to St. Luke Presbyterian Hospital where he remained in stable condition, was treated, and released.

Juan Soliz was arrested and charged with reckless homicide, driving under the influence, failure to reduce speed, negligent driving and damage to city property. Through investigation it was learned that Soliz had been celebrating his birthday at Chesterfields Tavern, located at 1820 West Pershing Road, after he left work at 4:00 p.m. Soliz, along with several friends, consumed several pitchers of Heineken beer and several shots of tequila. Soliz stood trial and was found guilty of reckless homicide and driving under the influence. He was sentenced to three years in the Illinois State Penitentiary.

Officer Crowley lived in a group home, located in San Marcos, Texas, for the last 23 years where he was received continued specialized care for his injuries. On Thursday, August 22, 2024, he passed away as a result of the injuries he sustained nearly 37 years prior.

Officer Crowley was waked at Andrew J. McCann Funeral Home located at 10727 South Pulaski Road. His funeral mass was held at St. Christiana Catholic Church located at 3342 West 111th Street. He was laid to rest on September 4, 2024 in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 6001 West 111th Street, Alsip, Illinois. His grave is located in Grave 10, Lot 13, Block 24, Section 38.

Patrolman James “Jim” B. Crowley Jr., born March 21, 1965, received his Probationary Appointment to the Chicago Police Department on August 11, 1986.

Officer Crowley was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was survived by his Mother, Zita C. and sister, Beth (Jerry) Carter. He was preceded in death by his father, James B., Sr.

Incident Recorded Under Chicago Police Department RD #J381053 General Offense Case Report and #J877287 Traffic Crash Report.

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Police Officer Luis M. Huesca, Star #18913, aged 30 years, was a 6 year, 1 month, 5 day veteran of the Chicago Police Department, assigned to the 5th District – Calumet and detailed to Unit 212 – Deputy Chief – Area 2.

On April 21, 2024, at 2:52 a.m., Officer Huesca was returning home after his shift at 3138 West 56th Street while still dressed in police uniform. As he pulled into his driveway Xavier Tate Jr., age 22, walked up to his vehicle and fired 10 shots. Officer Huesca was hit multiple times in the head, chest arms and thighs. Tate then took Officer Huesca’s firearm and vehicle and fled the scene. Beat 825, Officers Arce and Rosito were dispatched to investigate a Shot Spotter alert at that location and discovered Officer Huesca on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. An ambulance was summoned and the search for the involved individual(s) began. Officer Huesca was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital by CFD Ambulance #78 where he was pronounced deceased by Dr. Zakrisson at 3:22 a.m. on April 21, 2024.

Officer Huesca’s vehicle was located a short time later abandoned in an alley and nearby video showed Tate Jr. changing his clothes, stealing a bicycle, and then riding away after abandoning Officer Huesca’s Car. A description of Tate Jr. was then released by investigating detectives. A $10,000 reward was issued by Crime Stoppers and a $25,000 reward was issued by the Fraternal Order of Police for information that led to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible.

During the ensuing investigation Detectives and Support Personnel were able to collect overwhelming evidence against Tate Jr. Video from nearly a hundred cameras tracking his movements before and immediately after the shooting was also obtained. The video led investigators to a convenience store where Tate Jr. purchased a bottle of water using his mother’s electronic benefits (EBT) card. The use of that card helped investigators establish a timeline, which eventually, revealed Tate Jr.’s movements back to as early as Friday afternoon, April 19, 2024.

On the day of the murder, at 2:41 a.m., Tate Jr. purchased the bottle of water at Walgreen’s and then walked towards Officer Huesca’s home. Shortly thereafter at 2:52 a.m., he encountered Officer Huesca and murdered him, hijacking the vehicle. His evasion of police started immediately after the incident, changing his clothes and stealing a bicycle from a yard on the 5600 block of South California Avenue. As he tossed the bicycle over the rear fence and into the alley he left behind his palm print which was later lifted by Evidence Technicians. Tate Jr. then rode the bicycle to his cousin’s house. During that ride, he dropped his cellphone in an alley. That cellphone was also recovered by Evidence Technicians and a search warrant was executed on the phone, confirming Tate Jr’s location and the timeline. A few hours later, Tate Jr. called an Uber for a ride to the home of Caschaus Tate, a relative, located on the 10800 block of South Hale Avenue. He then crossed three state lines in the following 10 days, traveling to Rockford, Illinois; Dubuque, Iowa; Madison, Wisconsin and then back to Glendale Heights, Illinois.

Xavier Tate Jr.’s DNA was recovered at the crime scene on some of the 10 shell casings recovered. A water bottle and the clothing Tate Jr. was wearing at the time of the shooting was also recovered near the vehicle he abandoned. His DNA was also found inside Officer Huesca’s vehicle and his palm print was lifted from the fence he was seen jumping over.

On April 26, 2024, Caschaus Tate was arrested at his home on the 10800 block of South Hale Avenue and charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon. He was caught removing a firearm from his bedroom after climbing out the bedroom window. He then walked into his neighbor’s yard and then threw the firearm back into his own backyard. The firearm was recovered and identified as the firearm belonging to Officer Huesca. The firearm’s serial number was defaced in one spot, while it was still visible in another on the firearm.

On May 1, 2024, Xavier Tate Jr. was apprehended and arrested by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force after being located hiding inside an apartment rented by Malik Murphy in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Murphy was also arrested and charged with Aiding and Abetting a Fugitive in DuPage County.

On May 2, 2024, Xavier Tate Jr. was charged with First Degree Murder, Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking, and Possession of a Stolen Firearm.

On May 3, 2024 at 11:00 am, Tate Jr. stood for a bond hearing at the Leighton Criminal Court Building, located at 2650 South California Avenue in room 102. During the bond hearing, Assistant State’s Attorney Anne McCord Rodgers ticked through details of Tate Jr.’s multiple outfit changes, saying he alternated between distinctive hoodies, jackets and shoes with a black backpack. Investigators said the description tracked closely to surveillance video Chicago Police released the day after Huesca’s death. During the hearing, Judge Marubio highlighted areas of the proceedings that had been changed by the state’s Pretrial Fairness Act which went into effect in the fall of 2023. That law eliminated cash bail and set new standards for holding a defendant in custody. Tate was ultimately denied pre-trial release by Judge Marubio and held in custody pending trial.

At the time of Officer Huesca’s murder, Tate Jr., was on pretrial release in three misdemeanor cases, including two in Kane County, resisting arrest and obstructing justice, and a pending misdemeanor case related to an arrest in Olympia Fields. He also missed his status hearing in the Kane County cases on May 1, 2024 and failed to appear for his hearing in Cook County on April 24, 2024.

Officer Huesca was waked at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, located at 4727 W. 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL. His funeral mass was held at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, located at 7740 S. Western Avenue. He was laid to rest on April 29, 2024 in Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.

Police Officer Luis M. Huesca, born April 23, 1993, received his Probationary Appointment to the Chicago Police Department on March 16, 2018. He attended the Jackson Street Police Academy and was issued Star #18913 on October 5, 2018. Officer Huesca earned 1 Department Commendation Award, 1 Unit Meritorious Award, 1 2019 Crime Reduction Award, 9 Honorable Mentions and 3 Emblems of Recognition for Physical Fitness during his career.

Officer Huesca was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was survived by his parents: Edith and Emiliano; siblings: Emiliano, Jr. and Liliana O’Brien (Huesca).

Incident Recorded Under Chicago Police Department RD #JH233211

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