Jury convicts man of killing Milwaukee police officer, wounding another in shooting ambush

Tremaine Jones found guilty on all charges for 2025 attack on officers Kendall Corder and Christopher McCray

Apr. 4, 2026 at 1:52pm

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A 23-year-old man named Tremaine Jones was convicted by a jury on all charges, including first-degree intentional homicide, for a 2025 shooting ambush that killed Milwaukee Police Department officer Kendall Corder and wounded his partner Christopher McCray. Jones faces a mandatory life sentence for the attack, which occurred when the officers responded to a 911 call about a person with a weapon.

Why it matters

The killing of a police officer in the line of duty is a tragic event that shakes the community and raises concerns about public safety and the risks officers face. This conviction underscores the gravity of violence against law enforcement and the need to hold perpetrators fully accountable under the law.

The details

Prosecutors said Jones shot into an apartment building, then hid in bushes as Corder and McCray searched the neighborhood. Jones then unexpectedly opened fire on the officers in an alley, firing 16 rounds from a semi-automatic rifle and hitting both of them. Corder, 32, was critically injured and died a few days later, while McCray, 29, was wounded but survived.

  • The shooting occurred in June 2025.
  • Jones is scheduled to be sentenced on June 12.

The players

Tremaine Jones

A 23-year-old man convicted of first-degree intentional homicide, attempted first-degree homicide, first-degree recklessly endangering safety, and possession of a short-barreled shotgun/rifle for the 2025 shooting ambush on two Milwaukee police officers.

Kendall Corder

A 32-year-old Milwaukee Police Department officer who was killed in the 2025 shooting ambush.

Christopher McCray

A 29-year-old Milwaukee Police Department officer who was wounded but survived the 2025 shooting ambush.

Cavalier Johnson

The mayor of Milwaukee who released a statement following the conviction of Tremaine Jones.

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What they’re saying

“Today's verdict brings some justice for the family and colleagues of fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder.”

— Cavalier Johnson, Mayor of Milwaukee

What’s next

Jones is scheduled to be sentenced on June 12, where the judge will determine if and when he will be eligible for parole.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the dangers police officers face in the line of duty and the need for strong accountability measures when violence is committed against law enforcement. The conviction of Tremaine Jones sends a clear message that attacks on public safety officials will be met with the full force of the law.