MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee man faces life imprisonment after allegedly ambushing and killing a police officer who was responding to reports of an armed subject in a residential neighborhood.
Tremaine Jones has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the death of Officer Kendall Corder and attempted first-degree intentional homicide for shooting Officer Christopher McCray, according to a criminal complaint filed July 1, 2025.
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He is also being charged with first-degree recklessly endangering safety.
According to the complaint, multiple 911 calls were made June 26, 2025, around 9 p.m., reporting a subject with a “long gun” in the area.
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Officers Corder and McCray responded to the scene at approximately 9:22 p.m. While investigating the area, they reportedly heard someone threaten to “air the place out” before gunfire erupted from nearby bushes, according to the complaint.
Officer Corder was fatally wounded, while McCray sustained gunshot wounds to his right foot, right thigh, and back.
Investigators recovered a rifle at the scene, along with 16 fired rifle rounds. A backpack containing Jones’ identification, including a WPS employee ID, Social Security card, birth certificate, and debit cards, was also found nearby, according to the complaint.
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Prosecutors say the violence appears to have stemmed from an interpersonal dispute.
A witness identified in court documents as ECT told investigators that after the shooting, Jones allegedly said, “I ain’t gone lie I thought it was dude,” apparently referring to someone identified as BT, according to the complaint.
According to witness statements, the incident originated from a series of fights between groups of girls over allegations that Jones had been cheating, and a physical altercation allegedly occurred the day before the shooting.
McCray, who has served on the force for the past six years, underwent surgery for non-life-threatening injuries and was released from the hospital Saturday, according to the Milwaukee Police Association.
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A police procession was held Sunday evening from Froedtert Hospital to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office for Officer Corder. His body will be accompanied by a member of the police force 24/7 until his funeral.
People from across the community have honored the fallen officer by visiting a memorial outside MPD’s District 2. Another memorial sits on the bar at Cudahy’s Lakeside Pub, where Corder used to sit. A red, white and blue candle burns beside his favorite drinks, with his photo facing the staff.
Corder's squad car outside District 2 has become a focal point for mourners, covered with flowers, balloons, and messages of gratitude.
"I brought some flowers. I just wanted to see it, say a prayer for him, the other officer as well. It was just scary," said Jean Bukowski, who visited the memorial.
TMJ4 has been following this case closely, speaking with community members who are struggling to make sense of this tragedy. Many residents have expressed concerns about officer safety and the impact this loss will have on the neighborhood.
Through tears, Bukowski expressed her gratitude to law enforcement: "I just want to thank all the first responders, the policemen. I respect them so much and I thank them from the bottom of my heart, wishing they all stay safe, my nephew especially."
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