Slain Chicago police officer John Rivera targeted because he was Hispanic

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Two men have been arrested for the murder of Chicago police officer John Rivera, who was ambushed and gunned down hours after finishing his shift this weekend, authorities said Monday.

Rivera, 23, was targeted because he was Hispanic, according to police.(MORE: Off-duty Chicago police officer John Rivera ambushed, killed in ‘unprovoked’ shooting)

The killing unfolded early Saturday morning after two of the three offenders were in a fight on a party bus, said police.