MILWAUKEE — The man responsible for the killing of Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole.
In April, a jury took less than three hours to convict Tremaine Jones of killing Corder and injuring his partner, Officer Christopher McCray.
Jones ambushed Corder and McCray in June 2025 as they responded to a call to a "subject with a weapon" near 24th and Garfield.
Watch: Judge addresses Tremaine Jones during sentencing
During the sentencing, Judge Michelle Havas noted that Corder and McCray were doing their jobs by going toward the danger.
"You, Mr. Jones, are the danger," Judge Havas said. "And that is not something that can safely exist in this community."
In addition to the life sentence, Jones was also sentenced to 60 years in prison for the attempted murder of Officer McCray, 17½ years for recklessly endangering safety and six years for possession of a short-barreled shotgun/rifle. All sentences will be served consecutively.
"The sentence imposed is indeed important for justice, but it can never bring back what has been taken from the men and women of the Milwaukee Police Department," MPD Chief Jeffrey Norman said following the hearing. "I wish to express my deepest gratitude to our members who have endured this tremendous loss yet have remained steadfast and diligent in the work they do every single day for the residents of Milwaukee.”
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