Crime
Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder Dies from Injuries Sustained in Ambush Shooting
MILWAUKEE, WI — Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder, 32, has died from injuries sustained in a shooting that occurred while he was responding to a shots fired call Thursday night on the city’s north side. His death was confirmed by family members.
Officer Corder was one of two officers ambushed during the incident, which unfolded around 9 p.m. on June 26 near 25th and Garfield.
According to Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) officials, the officers were responding to a report of a suspect with a weapon when the call escalated to “shots fired” while they were en route.
As the officers exited their squad vehicle in an alley, they were immediately and unexpectedly fired upon. They did not have the opportunity to return fire, leading Milwaukee Police Association President Alexander Ayala to describe the incident as an “ambush.”
Both officers were rushed to Froedtert Hospital, a Level I trauma center.
Officer Corder suffered multiple gunshot wounds, including injuries to his upper arm and chest, with at least one bullet striking his heart, causing critical internal trauma. He succumbed to his injuries days later.
The second officer, identified by family as 29-year-old Christopher McCray, sustained non-life-threatening injuries, including gunshot wounds to his back and foot.
He was discharged from Froedtert Hospital on Saturday, June 28, and received a police escort home, where he will continue his recovery.
In a brief statement Saturday, Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman addressed the public for the first time since the shooting, expressing sorrow over the loss and commending the courage of both officers.
Chief Norman emphasized the dangers law enforcement officers face and praised their bravery under fire.
The suspected gunman, 22-year-old Tremaine Jones, was taken into custody without incident around 2:15 a.m. on Friday.
As of now, no formal charges have been filed, but the Milwaukee Police Department’s Homicide Division is actively investigating the case.
This marks the fourth Milwaukee police officer shot in the line of duty in the past five months, and the third officer shot in just the last two weeks, highlighting a troubling rise in violence against law enforcement in the city.
The Milwaukee Police Association has released a statement mourning the loss of Officer Corder and urging the community to honor his service. “He made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty while protecting others,” the statement read. “We will remember his commitment, courage, and dedication to keeping Milwaukee safe.”
Anyone with additional information regarding the shooting is encouraged to contact MPD or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Crime
16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate found shot to death inside Chipotle bathroom on edge of Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said, as students and staff returned for the first day of the Spring 2026 semester.
The shooting occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. inside the Chipotle located in the 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue, on the ground floor of The View at Montgomery apartment complex. The building is situated near Temple University’s Student Center and TECH Center.
Police later identified the victim as Khyon Smith-Tate, a North Philadelphia resident. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said Smith-Tate was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 5:24 p.m.
Temple University President John Fry and Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Jennifer Griffin issued a joint statement following the incident:
“The loss of life to gun violence is a profound tragedy, and there are no words that can make sense of it. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones.”
According to investigators, Smith-Tate and another minor entered the restaurant and requested access to the restroom. Chief Inspector Small said the shooting is believed to have occurred inside the bathroom.
Moments later, employees discovered Smith-Tate suffering from a gunshot wound. Police recovered one spent shell casing from a semiautomatic weapon inside the restroom.
Although the victim’s last known address was approximately eight blocks from the scene, authorities have not indicated what brought him to the location or what led to the shooting.
At the time of the incident, the restaurant was crowded, and multiple individuals inside the business were detained briefly for questioning. However, police said they have not yet obtained any statements from witnesses who reported hearing a gunshot.
A person of interest was taken into custody several blocks from the scene shortly after the shooting, but Chief Inspector Small said that individual’s involvement remains unclear.
As of Tuesday, police confirmed that no arrests have been made and no motive has been established.
Investigators believe Smith-Tate entered the restroom with another minor, though the whereabouts of that individual remain unknown.
Police are also seeking information about three possible suspects, described as teenagers carrying backpacks.
Chief Inspector Small noted that the area is equipped with numerous surveillance cameras, which detectives are reviewing as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.