High Profile Trial Commences with Jury Selection for Accused Killer of Milwaukee Officer Kendall Corder

Trial proceedings start for Tremaine Jones, accused of killing Officer Kendall Corder in a Milwaukee ambush. Read the latest from the courtroom.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 30, 2026, 8:42 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from TMJ4

Judicial Proceedings Open in Milwaukee Officer Fatality Case

The Milwaukee County court system began the formal process of jury selection on Monday for the trial of Tremaine Jones. Jones faces heavy charges related to the killing of Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder and the injury of another member of the force. This legal milestone follows months of preparation in a case that has drawn significant regional attention due to the high profile nature of the crime. According to court records, Jones has maintained a plea of not guilty throughout the preliminary phases, while being held on a substantial 500,000 dollar cash bond.

Testimony Details the Fatal Ambush at 24th and Garfield

During earlier preliminary hearings, investigators provided a harrowing account of the moments leading up to the officer's death. According to Detective Cedric McFadden, the officers were responding to a report of an armed subject when they were targeted. McFadden testified that Officer Christopher McCray described entering an alleyway and witnessing a flash followed by a series of bangs. Initially mistaking the sound for fireworks, the officers quickly realized they were under heavy gunfire as they moved toward a concealed area.

Officer Christopher McCray Recalls Final Moments with Partner

The testimony offered a vivid description of the tactical situation as the ambush unfolded. Officer McCray reportedly turned back after disengaging from the initial fire to find his partner, Officer Corder, already on the ground. In a move to protect his fallen colleague, McCray retrieved Corder's firearm to cover his body while calling for emergency backup. Corder eventually succumbed to his injuries, while McCray, 29, was treated for his wounds and subsequently released from Froedtert Hospital.