In Loving Memory of Officer Kendall Corder (1993–2025) Milwaukee Police Officer Fatally Shot in the Line of Duty
With immense sadness and heavy hearts, we share the tragic news of the passing of Officer Kendall Corder, a 32-year-old officer with the Milwaukee Police Department, who succumbed to his injuries after being ambushed while responding to a shots-fired call on Thursday night. According to family members, Officer Corder passed away surrounded by loved ones after a brave battle for his life.
This devastating loss has left an irreplaceable void—not only within the Milwaukee Police Department but across the community he swore to protect and serve. Officer Corder was a beacon of courage, compassion, and quiet strength. His ultimate sacrifice stands as a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers faced by the men and women in uniform each and every day.
🛡️ A True Servant of the People
Officer Corder had committed his life to public service. As a member of the Milwaukee Police Department, he was known for his integrity, unwavering work ethic, and calm presence under pressure. He was the kind of officer who made people feel safe—not only through his actions, but through his respect for every member of the community, regardless of background or circumstance.
On the night of the shooting, Officer Corder was responding to a call of shots fired when he was ambushed in an unprovoked and violent attack. His colleagues rushed him to the hospital, where he fought valiantly for his life. Sadly, despite the tireless efforts of medical staff and the prayers of countless friends, family, and supporters, his injuries were too severe.
💔 A Devoted Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend
Kendall Corder was more than a police officer—he was a cherished family man. He was a brother who always showed up when it mattered, a doting uncle who made time for every soccer game, birthday, and bedtime story, and a cousin who could lift a room with a single smile. His family described him as a “gentle protector,” someone who carried his love for others not just in his words, but in his actions.
Speaking with Kendall’s aunt earlier this week, she shared through tears:
“He lived his life with purpose. He didn’t just wear the badge; he embodied everything it stood for—honor, duty, compassion. Our family is broken, but we’re proud. So, so proud.”
🕯️ A Community Mourns
The loss of Officer Corder has reverberated throughout Milwaukee and beyond. Fellow officers, civic leaders, and community members have come together in mourning, lighting candles at impromptu vigils and placing flowers at the precinct doors. The outpouring of grief is matched only by the overwhelming gratitude for his service.
His brothers and sisters in blue now wear their badges a little heavier, knowing that one of their own gave the ultimate sacrifice. Chief of Police [Name], in a brief statement, said:
“Kendall was the kind of officer every department hopes to have—respectful, brave, and deeply committed to the people of this city. He died a hero.”
⚖️ A Call for Justice and Change
The Corder family has made it clear: they want justice, not vengeance. They want accountability for the act that took their beloved son, and they want meaningful change to prevent others from suffering the same fate. They are committed to ensuring that Officer Corder’s death is not in vain.
The suspect involved in the ambush is currently in custody, and the investigation is ongoing. Community leaders have urged citizens to honor Kendall’s memory not with division, but with unity, respect for life, and a renewed commitment to building safer neighborhoods.
💙 Remembering a Hero
Officer Kendall Corder will be remembered as a hero, not just because of how he died, but because of how he lived. He was a man of honor, humility, and heart. He knew the risks of his profession but chose every day to walk into danger so that others wouldn’t have to.
His name will be engraved not only on memorials, but in the hearts of every child he helped, every person he comforted, and every colleague who had the privilege to serve beside him.
🕊️ Funeral and Memorial Arrangements
Details about Officer Corder’s funeral service and public memorial will be announced in the coming days by the Milwaukee Police Department and the Corder family. The family asks for privacy as they grieve but welcomes the public’s love and support in honoring Kendall’s life.
There will also be opportunities to donate to memorial funds or scholarship foundations in his name—details forthcoming.
🙏 Rest in Power, Officer Kendall Corder
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13
We salute you, Officer Corder. You stood for justice. You stood for kindness. And in the end, you stood for us all. May your soul rest in peace, and may your legacy live on in the hearts of those who follow in your courageous footsteps.