The Chicago police officer involved in the deadly shooting of his partner earlier this year has been relieved of police powers, authorities said Friday.

Chicago police confirmed Officer Carlos Baker was relieved of police powers, which typically means an officer has been stripped of their gun and badge - and no longer has authority to make an arrest.

NBC Chicago learned Baker was involved in the shooting death of his partner, CPD Officer Krystal Rivera, during a raid on a drug and gun suspect in early June in the Chatham neighborhood.

According to court documents, police and prosecutors were investigating the shooting as accidental. Baker hasn't been charged with a crime.

CPD hasn't said what led the department to relieve Baker of his powers. However, the move wasn't made in connec

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