MPD Officer Kendall Corder, shot Thursday near 25th and Garfield, has died

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- One of two Milwaukee police officers shot Thursday night, June 26, near 25th and Garfield has died from his injuries.

In a press release, the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) mourn the loss of Officer Corder.  

The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) is both heartbroken and devastated as we mourn the tragic and senseless loss of 32-year-old Officer Kendall Corder, who unfortunately did not survive the injuries he sustained in the line of duty.This is an extremely difficult time for the Milwaukee Police Department as we grieve the loss of our brother. 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.MPD is grateful for every one of our men and women who bravely put on the MPD uniform and face unknown dangers daily. We are proud of your response and hard work to this tragedy and recognize how difficult it must be to continue our important work despite just losing a brother.We ask that the community grieve with us. Officer Corder gave this community six honorable years of service and put his life on the line each time he put on the uniform and reported to work. His bravery and dedication to serve Milwaukee was noble and shall never be forgotten.

The Milwaukee Police Association sent out a statement Sunday, June 29, about the passing of Officer Kendall Corder. 

The Milwaukee Police Department held a media briefing at Froedtert Sunday afternoon. 

"On behalf of the Milwaukee Police Department, we want to officially notify the public our Officer Kendall Corder has passed," Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said. "Before I say any other words, I want to ask the public to please send prayers up to his family."

The Department of Emergency Communications sent their condolences to MPD expressing sorrow over the death of Officer Corder.

Our hearts go out to Officer Corder’s family, friends, and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time. We understand the immense sacrifice that law enforcement officers make every day to protect our community, and this loss is a stark and painful reminder of the dangers they face.

"We are heartbroken by the news of this devastating loss," said Director Tony Bueno. "Our dispatchers work hand-in-hand with Milwaukee's police officers, and we stand in solidarity with the Milwaukee Police Department and offer our unwavering support."

Milwaukee police officers were sent to a call of a subject with weapon around 9 p.m. Thursday, June 26. While in route, the call was updated to a shots fired incident.

Officers were reportedly fired upon in an alley near 25th and Garfield. Two officers were shot.

The 32-year-old officer- identified as Kendall Corder- went into emergency surgery after suffering multiple gunshot wounds to his upper arm and at least one to his chest, according to a donation page by the Milwaukee Police Association. 

The other officer, a 29-year-old, suffered non-fatal gunshot wounds to his foot and back. He was released from Froedtert Hospital Saturday, June 28.

Both officers have over six years of experience on the job.

The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Tremaine Jones, was arrested early Friday morning. Back in 2021, he was arrested for stealing a car, then running from police as they tried to arrest him.

As a part of his deferred prosecution agreement, he was required to write a letter of apology. Last September, he wrote, "I can honestly say that I've been trying my hardest to make sure that my life is on the right path."

The suspect wrote of his personal struggles and how he lost a brother to gun violence, saying, "My nephews are my motivation to keep doing good, so I can be there for them."

Criminal charges against the suspect will be presented to the district attorney's office in the coming days.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact MPD at (414) 935-7360, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips.