Wisconsin Police Officer, Proud Packers Fan, Dies After Shooting Thursday Near 25th and Garfield in Milwaukee

It was previously announced that he was put on life support due to his injuries.

Kendall Corder (Credit: Red Rozay)

Corder had just over six years of experience on the job.

MPD mourns

What they're saying:

MPD provided the following statement:

"[…] 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.

Police officers shot

The backstory:

Two Milwaukee police officers were shot and wounded near 25th and Garfield on Thursday, June 26. MPD said the suspect was taken into custody early Friday morning.

The officers responded around 9 p.m. to a report of a suspect with a weapon. Assistant Police Chief Nicole Waldner said it got upgraded to shots fired while officers were on the way.

Scene near 25th and Garfield, Milwaukee

When they arrived and stepped out of their squad, they were unexpectedly shot in an alley. Waldner noted the officers were unable to return fire. Milwaukee Police Association President Alexander Ayala described it as "an ambush."

The two officers were taken to Froedtert Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center. Four officers have now been shot in the line of duty in the past five months, three of them in the past two weeks.

Multiple sources confirmed to FOX6 News that Officer Corder was in grave condition after the shooting. The other officer, 29-year-old Christopher McCray, was released from the hospital on Saturday.

Officials with the Milwaukee Police Association said Corder had multiple gunshot wounds to his upper arm – and at least one that hit his chest, causing severe injuries to his heart. Meanwhile, officials said McCray suffered a gunshot wound to the back and foot.

We ask that the community grieve with us. Officer Corder gave this community six honorable years of service and put his life on the line each time he put on the uniform and reported to work. His bravery and dedication to serve Milwaukee was noble and shall never be forgotten."

Kendall Corder

Police union responds

What they're saying:

The MPA shared the following:

"It is with deep heartbreak that the Milwaukee Police Association shares the passing of our brother Officer Kendall Corder, who succumbed to his injuries today after a courageous fight over the past three days. We wrap our arms around his family, friends, and brothers and sisters in blue whose strength and resilience in these terrible hours have been extraordinary.

Officer Corder was shot when he and his partner were ambushed while responding to a domestic violence call with a subject with a gun. That night, Officer Corder and his partner did what officers across our city do every day: he stepped up to protect the community despite the enormous risks. This will be his legacy, as it is for every Fallen Police Officer who stood between us and danger.

We are grateful for the outpouring of prayers and support of this community. Your compassion has been a source of strength for Officer Corder’s loved ones and his fellow officers. As we grieve this tragic loss, we renew our commitment to fighting for the safety and well-being of the men and women who stand on the front lines to protect all of us."