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7 days ago
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Wisconsin officer involved in unexpected shooting now pronounced dead
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – One of the two officers critically hurt in an has now been pronounced dead. According to a release from the Milwaukee Police Department, 32-year-old Kendall Corder died from his injuries on Sunday. Officer Corder and another officer, a 29-year-old man, responded at 9:22 p.m. on June 26 to the area of North 25th Street and West Garfield Avenue for reports of someone with a weapon. Body of Chicagoan missing for nearly 3 months after boat capsized on Wisconsin River recovered While approaching, both officers were unexpectedly fired on in the alley of the 2200 block of North 24th Place, leaving one officer with non-fatal injuries and Officer Corder in critical condition. The suspect, a 22-year-old man, was arrested without any further incident, and criminal charges are expected to be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office. Officer Corder succumbed to his injuries Sunday night. The second officer was treated for non-fatal injuries before being released from the hospital and is now recovering. 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. The Milwaukee Police Department Officer Corder gave six years of service to the City of Milwaukee, and the Police Department is asking the community to grieve with them as they say, 'His bravery and dedication to serve Milwaukee was noble and shall never be forgotten.' No other information is available at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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7 days ago
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Gov. Evers orders flags to half-staff in honor of fallen police officer
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Following the tragic death of police officer Kendall Corder, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has ordered flags throughout the state to be flown at half-staff. Fundraiser in Neenah raises money for UW Carbone Cancer Center died at the hospital as a result of his injuries suffered during an ambush shooting in the 2200 block of North 24th Place while responding to reports of someone with a weapon in an area nearby. Officer Corder was responding to a shots fired call last week and ran toward danger when he was shot in the line of duty and ultimately passed away from his injuries. Our hearts break for Officer Corder, his family, loved ones, colleagues at the Milwaukee Police Department, and the greater Milwaukee community, and we join Milwaukeeans and Wisconsinites in honoring the life of this dedicated public servant. Kathy and I will continue to keep his family and loved ones and all those who knew Officer Corder in our thoughts and our prayers as they mourn his loss and this merciless tragedy. Gov. Evers The governor's latest order will have the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, July 11, in honor of Officer Corder's interment. More details on Executive Order #268 can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-07-2025
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Milwaukee police officer Kendall Corder is the sixth line of duty death in the city since 2018
The fatal shooting of a 32-year-old Milwaukee police officer Kendall Corder on June 26 on the city's northwest side is the sixth line of duty death since 2018. Here are the six Milwaukee officers who have died on duty during this time: Kendall Corder, 32, was shot while responding to reports of shots fired on June 26. He died from his injuries on June 29. 'He died doing what he loved to do,' said Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson at a press conference. 'It's admirable.' Corder worked out of Police District 2 and had about six years of service, according to police. The shooting took place about 9:30 p.m. on June 26 in an alley in the 2200 block of North 24th Place. Corder and Christopher McCray, 29, were responding to reports of a suspect firing shots near the area of North 25th Street and West Garfield Avenue, according to police. Tremaine Jones, 22, was arrested in connection with the shooting, law enforcement officials confirmed to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. More: Milwaukee police officer Kendall Corder dies following shooting: 'We are all in pain.' Peter Jerving, 37, was shot and killed while responding to a robbery on Feb. 7, 2023. Jerving had four years of experience and worked in Police District 4. In November 2022, he was recognized by the department with a life-saving award. Officers were searching the 2700 block of South 14th Street to look for an individual wanted in connection to a robbery. Jerving was shot after a struggle with Terrell I. Thompson, 19. Thompson died from gunshot wounds, though it is unclear if they were self-inflicted or from officers. Mark Lentz, 56, died on Sept. 18, 2019, after sustaining serious injuries during a 2017 crash. The officer joined the department in 2001 and worked in its motorcycle team for 13 years. At this funeral, his colleagues recalled his respect for everyone. Lentz was struck from behind while attempting to stop a speeding motorist on Aug. 3, 2017, in the 400 block of North 27th Street. Investigators believed the car, driven by Sirantoine Powell, hit Lentz intentionally as part of a coordinated plan between the two drivers. The officer suffered a traumatic brain injury in the crash. Powell was sentenced to six years in prison in June 2018. Matthew Rittner, 35, was shot and killed while executing a search warrant on Feb. 6, 2019. Rittner was a 17-year veteran of the police department. He was also deployed twice to Iraq as a U.S. Marine. The search warrant was for illegal gun and drug sales at the apartment of Jordan Fricke, 26, at South 12th Street. Fricke fired four shots from inside the apartment, striking Rittner in the left upper chest and shoulder area. Fricke was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Michael Michalski, 52, was shot and killed on July 25, 2018. The 17-year police veteran was known for being family oriented and his volunteer work. Jonathan Copeland Jr., 30, opened fire on Michalski and other officers when they arrived at a residence in the 400 block of North 28th Street for a drug and gun violations check. Copeland was sentenced to life in prison in May 2019 with no chance of release. Charles Irvine Jr., 23, was killed on June 7, 2018, during a police chase on Milwaukee's northwest side. He was the first Milwaukee police officer to die in the line of duty in 22 years. Irvine, a four year veteran of the department, was remembered for his optimism and desire to serve. Ladell Harrison, 29, fled from a traffic stop and the vehicle Irvine was a passenger in lost control less than 40 seconds after the start of the chase. A witness said it flipped 20 times before landing on its roof. Christopher Kuhagen, David Clarey and Andrew Montequin contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Kendall Corder is the sixth Milwaukee officer killed on duty since 2018
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11-07-2025
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Community leaders, residents hold vigil to remember police officer Kendall Corder
One week after Milwaukee police officer Kendall Corder was shot and killed, about two dozen people gathered at the scene of the crime to remember the slain officer and call for an end to the violence. Corder, 32, and his partner, 29-year-old Christopher McCray, were shot in an alley near North 24th Place and West Garfield Avenue on June 26 as they responded to a call for a subject with a gun. McCray survived, but Corder, a six-year police veteran, became the sixth Milwaukee officer killed since 2018. Residents at the July 3 vigil expressed anger, especially for youth in the area, who deal with the social and psychological effects of violent crime, such as police shootings. "These are all little, little babies, and they should be safe," said Maria Beltran, a nearby Lindsay Heights neighborhood resident and community activist. "So should our police officers that serve our city — they should be safe. A lot of us do not feel that they're on our side, but they're human beings. They're in the flesh, and they believe just like us, and they're our brothers and sisters, and we need to respect each other and love one another." The vigil came the same day that a Shorewood police officer was shot in the vest after a suspect opened fire on them as they responded to a reported shooting, marking the third time an officer in the Milwaukee area has been shot at within a week. Tracey Dent, community activist and one of the vigil's organizers, called turnout for the event 'disappointing.' He encouraged the community to get more involved by attending regular community meetings held by respective police districts. 'We have to show up,' he said. The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office charged 22-year-old Tremaine Jones in connection to the double Milwaukee police shooting. Corder and his partner worked at Police District 2. Virginia Pratt, a pastor, community outreach worker and former correction officer, recalled that she worked with them. "They are my family too," Pratt said. "They are good officers." Kahlil McKinstry, with the North Avenue Community Ambassadors Program, came to the vigil with his young son. He called the shooting a tragedy, and said he believes that police officers are overworked. "We're making cops afraid and nervous,' he said. "This is our community, and the community is hurting. I don't want anything to happen here." Karin Tyler, the interim director for the city's Office of Community Wellness and Safety, arrived at the quiet block of the shooting the day after it occurred with a cohort of around 30 volunteers and outreach workers from the office's critical response. The group canvassed the neighborhood throughout the afternoon, handing out pamphlets and gun locks, and offering passersby different forms of clinical or "healing" support. Tyler pointed out that the neighborhood falls into one of Milwaukee's designated "promise zones" — areas of the city that have historically seen high levels of violence and a low investment of resources. "Our office is always mobilizing in these areas, and we have specific groups that are basically assigned to this specific area," Tyler said. "We know that people are pretty devastated by this, and there was a lot of fear in this area, for sure." In a statement, Midtown Neighborhood Alliance, a local community organization, affirmed the neighborhood's "remarkable strength," but noted that "lasting safety" would require addressing systemic challenges and investing in public resources. "While these acts of violence have shaken us, they do not define Midtown or its people," the organization wrote in the statement. "Midtown is a strong, caring, and resilient urban community where neighbors support one another and work tirelessly to build a better future." This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Community leaders hold vigil to remember police officer Kendall Corder
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11-07-2025
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As fallen officer is laid to rest, Milwaukee Police Department Honor Guard are the 'stoic protectors'
Sgt. Paul Graczyk still can't talk about the night Milwaukee police officer Peter Jerving died. Graczyk was working with Jerving the night the officer was shot and killed while trying to arrest a robbery suspect in 2023. At the time, Graczyk was a member of the police's honor guard — a team that performs the rituals honoring fallen officers until they are laid to rest. Then, his closeness to Jerving's death was too much for him, and he quietly set aside his duties for the honor guard. More than two years later, Graczyk is coordinating the honor guard ceremonies for fallen officer Kendall Corder. Corder died on June 29, three days after being shot by a suspect who authorities say had been hiding with a rifle. His funeral is July 11. Corder, a six-year department veteran, has been remembered by family and friends as a kind person who worked hard to build the life he had and was giving toward others. Those who worked with him praised his service. "We go out there every day knowing that we might not go home," Graczyk said in a recent interview. "I want to be able to say to those people that gave that sacrifice that we remember you." The honor guard's 16 members are full department members who contribute to the role in their free time. Graczyk is the exception, who is working full time on coordinating the honor guard's efforts and on break from his regular role as a street sergeant at District 6. That means planning practices for the flag and casket teams for the July 11 funeral and standing guard by Corder's body. Anytime the fallen officer is moved, the honor guard is there for the transportation. The guard was on site at the hospital as well, Graczyk said. The group tried to have a minimal presence as the Corder family surrounded their loved one. He said they didn't want to loom as a sign of what could come. "Once it initially happens, we just start kind of holding our breath," he said. "Hoping we don't have to do what we're about to do but expecting to." "You're supposed to be the stoic guardians, the stoic protectors, the rock for the family," Graczyk added. Corder is one of four police officers shot in the last two months in the Milwaukee area and the sixth officer killed in the line of duty since 2018. Before, it had been 22 years since one of the city's officers died in duty. Some officers had gone nearly their whole career without experiencing such a loss, since many retire after 25 years of service, Graczyk said. "It's almost like you're waiting," he said. "It's like when you can see the thunderstorm off in the distance, but is it coming this way? You hope it never hits, but you have to be prepared for it." Jerving was the last to die before Corder, and Graczyk remains emotional about his passing. But the man who coordinates the honoring of those who died is affected by every loss. He and other officers note the outpouring of community support when such a tragedy happens and officers double down on their dedication to the work, he said. "It reinvigorates everybody on this department to be better police officers," Graczyk said. "It's going to invigorate us on the honor guard. This is why we do this. We don't want to do it, but this is why we do this." Graczyk knows all of the names of those who died by heart and listed them off, some by nickname. "It's that all of those guys that we all worked with, that they're not forgotten," he said. "If we can remember to say their names, they'll live forever." David Clarey is a public safety reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He can be reached at dclarey@ This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee Police Honor Guard are 'stoic protectors' of fallen officers
