Tremaine Jones Arrested After Shooting Injures Two Milwaukee Police Officers; Officer Kendall Corder in Critical Condition

A routine patrol turned violent on the night of June 26, 2025, when a 22-year-old man, Tremaine Jones, opened fire on Milwaukee police officers in an alley near North 24th Place. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m., altering what should have been a standard law enforcement operation into a critical emergency. As officers approached the alley, unexpected gunfire erupted, leaving two officers wounded and the department, once again, confronting the dangers inherent in urban policing.

One of the officers, identified as Kendall Corder, remains hospitalized in critical condition, fighting for his life. The second officer, whose name has not been released, sustained injuries but is currently listed in stable condition. The Milwaukee Police Department has not provided further detail on the sequence of events leading up to the shooting, but preliminary accounts confirm that the officers were fired upon without warning.

Tremaine Jones was swiftly identified as the suspect and taken into custody in connection with the shooting. His arrest marks a serious escalation in a criminal history that had previously skirted more severe consequences. In 2021, Jones faced charges for riding in a stolen vehicle and resisting law enforcement—both indicators of a growing disregard for authority. However, those charges were dismissed under the terms of a Deferred Prosecution Agreement. The deal required Jones to complete community service and make restitution, a path that allowed him to avoid jail time. Just two months ago, his case was officially dismissed.

The Deferred Prosecution Agreement, once viewed as a rehabilitative alternative to incarceration, is now under scrutiny in light of Wednesday’s violent events. Critics may argue that early intervention could have altered the course of Jones’s life—or at least prevented his alleged involvement in a situation that endangered the lives of public servants. The shooting also revives broader conversations around the effectiveness of such agreements, particularly when they fail to deter future violent offenses.

While investigators continue their work, the department has expressed its support for the wounded officers and emphasized its commitment to uncovering the full details of the incident. The trauma of an officer-involved shooting not only impacts the individuals directly involved but also sends ripples through the department and the communities they serve.

As the legal process moves forward and more details emerge, the Milwaukee Police Department—and the city at large—will be left to reflect on the systems that shaped this encounter. With Officer Kendall Corder’s condition still uncertain, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the real risks law enforcement officers face every day and the need for vigilant assessment of justice, rehabilitation, and public safety.