Milwaukee Officer Killed in Shooting, Suspect Charged

Tremaine Jones faces life in prison for first-degree intentional homicide and attempted homicide charges

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:19am

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Tremaine Jones, 23, has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide and first-degree attempted homicide following a shooting incident on June 26, 2025, near 24th Place and Garfield Avenue in Milwaukee that resulted in the death of Officer Kendall Corder. Cellphone video and surveillance footage are key evidence in the case.

Why it matters

The death of Officer Corder, a six-year veteran of the Milwaukee Police Department, is a tragic loss for the community. This incident highlights the dangers police officers face while serving the public and the need for continued efforts to address gun violence and build trust between law enforcement and the neighborhoods they protect.

The details

Prosecutors allege that Jones was firing a gun toward an apartment building that night. Surveillance video captured Officers Corder and McCray responding to the scene, and Officer McCray reported seeing a flash and hearing gunshots. Witnesses said the shooter hid in the bushes, and responding officers found Officer Corder on the ground, with Officer McCray over his partner's body. Corder died at the hospital three days later.

  • The shooting incident occurred on June 26, 2025, near 24th Place and Garfield Avenue in Milwaukee.
  • Jury selection for Tremaine Jones' trial is scheduled to begin on Monday at the Milwaukee County Courthouse.

The players

Tremaine Jones

A 23-year-old Milwaukee resident who has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide and first-degree attempted homicide in connection with the shooting incident.

Officer Kendall Corder

A six-year veteran of the Milwaukee Police Department who died at the hospital three days after the shooting incident.

Officer Christopher McCray

A Milwaukee police officer who responded to the scene with Officer Corder and reported seeing a flash and hearing gunshots.

Det. Cedric McFadden

A Milwaukee police detective who provided details about the investigation and evidence in the case.

Russell Jones

The attorney set to defend Tremaine Jones at trial.

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What they’re saying

“I'll tear your whole crib down.”

— Tremaine Jones

“The original 911 call was for subject with the gun. And, a group of people trying to fight.”

— Det. Cedric McFadden, Milwaukee Police Detective

“As they enter the mouth of the alley, and their direction is toward the bush, Officer McCray says he sees a flash. Then he hears a series of bangs.”

— Det. Cedric McFadden, Milwaukee Police Detective

“They found Officer Corder laying on the ground, and they found Officer McCray over his partner's body.”

— Det. Cedric McFadden, Milwaukee Police Detective

“It's an exciting job, never a dull day. You never know what's going to happen.”

— Officer Kendall Corder

“So everyone should reserve judgment until the evidence is actually presented.”

— Russell Jones, Attorney for Tremaine Jones

What’s next

Jury selection for Tremaine Jones' trial is scheduled to begin on Monday at the Milwaukee County Courthouse.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the dangers police officers face while serving their communities and the need for continued efforts to address gun violence and build trust between law enforcement and the neighborhoods they protect.