The Milwaukee Police Department has announced the death of Officer Kendall Corder, age 32, following a confrontation in the city last week. The ambush, which took the life of the six-year MPD veteran, occurred just before 9:30 p.m. on Thursday in a Milwaukee alleyway. According to WGN-TV, Corder and his partner, a 29-year-old man, were dispatched in response to a person armed with a weapon when they were unexpectedly shot at and hit, preventing them from returning fire.
In a somber message, the Milwaukee Police Department expressed mourning across its ranks. "This is an extremely difficult time for the Milwaukee Police Department as we grieve the loss of our brother," stated MPD, with the department emphasizing, “Officer Corder will be greatly missed by all of us. MPD is forever grateful for Officer Corder’s courage in the line of duty. We grieve for his family, friends, loved ones, his partner, and every member of his MPD family whose hearts are shattered by his loss.”
The Milwaukee Police Association highlighted that the incident was an ambush as Corder and his partner were responding to a domestic violence call. Officer Corder was subsequently taken to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, as per the information obtained by WGN-TV. His partner, identified by WISN as 29-year-old Christopher McCray, also received hospital treatment for non-fatal injuries and is now recovering.
The suspected gunman, a 22-year-old man identified as Tremaine Jones, was arrested without further complications around 2:15 a.m. on Friday. Jones is currently being held pending criminal charges, which will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office. For individuals wishing to support officers injured in the line of duty and their families, the Milwaukee Police Association has set up a fund for which donations are being solicited. Details and instructions for contributors are available through WISN's platform.
In a gesture of respect and homage, fire trucks lined the I-94 overpasses as a salute to the fallen Milwaukee police officer, Kendall Corder. The city's grief and solidarity were evident in this public display, paying tribute to an officer whose commitment to service culminated in the ultimate sacrifice.
