Flags to be at half-staff following death of Milwaukee police officer; Gov. Evers issues statement

MILWAUKEE, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – Governor Tony Evers orders flags to be half-staffed in honor of Milwaukee police officer Kendall Corder, who was killed in the line of duty.

Gov. Evers issued a statement mourning the loss of Officer Corder:

“Officer Corder was responding to a shots fired call last week and ran toward danger when he was shot in the line of duty and ultimately passed away from his injuries. Our hearts break for Officer Corder, his family, loved ones, colleagues at the Milwaukee Police Department, and the greater Milwaukee community, and we join Milwaukeeans and Wisconsinites in honoring the life of this dedicated public servant,” said Gov. Evers. “Kathy and I will continue to keep his family and loved ones and all those who knew Officer Corder in our thoughts and our prayers as they mourn his loss and this merciless tragedy.”  

The mandate is in effect across the United States and in Wisconsin. Flags will be set at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, July 1.

According to a news release from the Milwaukee Police Department, Officer Corder and his partner had responded to Milwaukee’s North 25th Street and West Garland Avenue after it was reported that an individual had a weapon. The two officers were shot in an alley in the 2200 block of North 24th Place. Officer Corder was transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries.

The second police officer was treated for non-fatal injuries and released. The suspect, a 22-year-old man, was arrested without further incident.