Controversal U.S. Flag With Thin Blue Line Adorns MPD SUV Unit For Officer Kendall Corder's End Of Watch Memorial At Police District 2 Station In Milwaukee

The recent death of Milwaukee Police Officer Corder and remembrance of his professional dedication as a law enforcement partner to help keep the City of Milwaukee and the Southside community safe seems to have been turned into a political social injustice by placing a controversial U.S. flag with a thin blue line to adorn his assigned Milwaukee Police Department SUV cruiser (unit).

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

June 30, 2025

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Monday, the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) District 2 Station placed the department's police SUV unit that the late Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder, 32, used to drive while on duty in front of the Police District 2 Station as a memorial and remembrance of the officer shot while on duty on June 26, 2025 and who later succumbed to his critical injuries. 

What's catching people's eye, is that Officer Corder's assigned policing unit is adorned with the controversial U.S. flag with a thin blue line on it, which was adopted by the alt-right law enforcement associated group know as Blue Lives Matter to counter act against Black Lives Matters that advocated against unjust killings of unarmed Blacks by police throughout the nation. The U.S. flag with the thin blue line was also carried by Trump's MAGA Patriots and White supremacists during the January 6, 2021 insurrection in Washington D.C. in an attempt to stop the certification of the Electorial College vote win declaring Joe Biden (D) as U.S. President defeating Donald J. Trump (R-MAGA) in 2020.

Also in 2020, the Milwaukee Police Association (police union) endorsed Trump for U.S. President and again in 2024, which definitely drew concern, since the City of Milwaukee is a strong hold for the majority voting Democrats in Wisconsin and is the key voting City to decide elections in the state and nation.

With the Trump administration targeting the undocumented population today, arresting countless people of color including U.S. citizens without due process around the nation, especially in Blue states, many law enforcement agencies and departments in Republican/MAGA control cities and counties allow their officers to wear the thin blue line in flag patches, uniforms, police vehicles and etc. like the Delavan Police Department in Wisconsin, has come to be associated with the Trump's MAGA cult. People of color tend to see law enforcement wearing the blue thin line as supremacists and MAGA Patriots.

Both the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee Police Association can allow the used of the thin blue line in their attire (uniforms) and other uses, but it will certainly draw unwanted attention by the public to believe that supremacists and MAGA (Make Amerikkka Great Again) Patriots do wear the badge and people might tend not to trust law enforcement.

32-year-old MPD Officer Kendall Corder Has Passed Away From Gunshot Injuries At Froedtert Hospital In Milwaukee

Corder suffered gunshot wounds to his upper arm and chest causing critical injuries to his internal parts including his heart.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

June 28, 2025

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Saturday, Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder, 32, from the Milwaukee Police Department District 2 Station passed away before 6:00 p.m. at Froedtert Hospital, according to Facebook posts circulating in social media.

Corder's cousin Red Rozay posted on Facebook on Saturday that she finally said goodbye to Corder. Corder was declared brain-dead and was being kept alive by medical ventilator (breathing machine).

Apparently, Officer Corder had been allegedly declared brain-dead much earlier, which the Milwaukee Police Association and Milwaukee Police Department kept it private, according to sources.

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office declared, Officer Corder deceased at 12:03 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Officer Corder's partner, Officer Christopher McCray who was released from the hospital posted in social media on Saturday his deepest condolences for the passing of Corder.

Also on Saturday after 1:30 p.m., Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher McCray, 29, the second officer shot multiple times on Thursday, June 26, 2025 around 9:22 p.m. was released from the hospital, and is recovering at home.

Milwaukee Police Officers Corder and his partner, Christopher McCray, after responding to a call around 9:10 p.m. for a shooting at the 2200 block of N. 24 St. in the Northside of Milwaukee, they were ambused by suspect Tremaine D. Jones, 22, at an alley. 

When both officers who were responding to a priority 1 call arrived at the scene, they got out of their police vehicle and were shot by Jones, who fired multiple shots at the officers. The officers were struck by gunfire and they were unable to return fire.

Both Officers Corder and McCray are assigned to Milwaukee Police Department District 2 Station in the Southside of Milwaukee. 

Jones is now facing criminal charges for a homicide, attempted homicide and additional charges.

On Saturday, Jones was booked at the Milwaukee County jail pending multiple felony charges. A cash bail for Jones was set at $200,700, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. 

Wrightstown Police Department Chief Patrick Pajot, former Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) Captain at District 2 Station confirmed that Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder had passed away on Saturday. Corder was assigned to MPD District 2 Station.

Update: On Sunday, June 29, 2025, Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder's body was disconnected from his life-support and his lifeless body was conveyed by police escort to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office at 6:15 p.m., unfortunately Officer Corder was declared deceased (brain-dead) on Saturday at 12:03 p.m. at Froedtert Hospital.

MKEPD Press Release 

MPD Mourns the Death of Officer Kendall I. Corder

MILWAUKEE, WI - Today, Sunday, June 29, 2025, The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) is both heartbroken and devastated as we mourn the tragic and senseless loss of 32-year-old Officer Kendall Corder, who unfortunately did not survive the injuries he sustained in the line of duty.

This is an extremely difficult time for the Milwaukee Police Department as we grieve the loss of our brother. Officer Corder will be greatly missed by all of us.

On Thursday, June 26, 2025, at approximately 9:22 p.m., Officer Corder and his partner were dispatched to the area of the N. 25th Street and W. Garfield Avenue for a subject with a weapon.

While approaching, they were unexpectedly fired upon in the alley of the 2200 block of N. 24th Place.  The officers were both struck and not able to return fire.  Officer Corder was transported to Froedtert Hospital for treatment and later succumbed to his injuries.

The second officer, a 29-year-old male with over 6-years of service, was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries. He was released from the hospital and recovering.

The suspect is a 22-year-old man. He was arrested without further incident. Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.

MPD is forever grateful for Officer Corder’s courage in the line of duty. We grieve for his family, friends, loved ones, his partner, and every member of his MPD family whose hearts are shattered by his loss.

MPD is grateful for every one of our men and women who bravely put on the MPD uniform and face unknown dangers daily. We are proud of your response and hard work to this tragedy and recognize how difficult it must be to continue our important work despite just losing a brother.

We ask that the community grieve with us. Officer Corder gave this community six honorable years of service and put his life on the line each time he put on the uniform and reported to work. His bravery and dedication to serve Milwaukee was noble and shall never be forgotten.

22-year-old Tremaine D. Jones Arrested In Connection With The Shooting Of Milwaukee Police Officers Kendall Corder, 32, And Christopher McCray, 29, Charges Pending Against Suspect

Jones was taken into custody around 2:15 a.m. on early Friday without incident.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

June 27, 2025

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Friday, Tremaine D. Jones, 22, of Milwaukee was taken into custody at 2:15 a.m. in connection with the Northside alley ambush on June 26, 2025 of Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder, 32, and his partner, Police Officer Christopher McCray, 29, after responding to a call around 9:10 p.m. for a shooting at the 2200 block of N. 24 St. in the Northside of Milwaukee. Both Officers Corder and McCray are assigned to Milwaukee Police Department District 2 Station in the Southside of Milwaukee. 

When both officers who were responding to a priority 1 call arrived at the scene, they got out of their police vehicle and were ambushed by Jones, who fired multiple shots at the officers. The officers were struck by gunfire and they were unable to return fire.

A social media video was posted by QU ER II showing Officer McCray calling for help around 9:30 p.m. and informing a police dispatcher their location at the alley by the 2200 block of N. 24 Pl. (Video link: https://youtu.be/QFFQEgXbkM4)

Both Corder and McCray were conveyed to Froedtert Hospital for treatment. According to the MAGA infiltrated Milwaukee Police Association, Officer Corder was shot in the upper arm and at least one gunshot round penetrated his cavity chest causing severe internal injuries, including his heart and undewent emergency surgery. Officer McCray suffered gunshot wounds to his foot and back, and will undergo surgery to repair his foot. Both officers are expected to recover.

According to Milwaukee County court records, Jones has no felony or misdemeanor convictions.

Criminal felony charges are pending against Jones, according to police.

Update: On late Friday just before 11:00 p.m., Back the Badge Wisconsin Facebook page administered by Kyle William Beckett posted that Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder who was shot multiple times might not make it through the weekend. Beckett says that he went to Froedtert Hospital and was able to speak to multiple officers at the hospital and they indicated that Corder might not make it, due to his critical injuries that damaged vessels by his heart when he was shot by Jones.

47-year-old Juan Carlos Rodriguez Fatally Shot In The Southside Of Milwaukee At S. 11 And W. Scott Sts

Rodriguez was identified as the victim fatally shot at S. 11 and W. Scott Sts.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

June 27, 2025

Milwaukee, Wisconsin- On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Milwaukee police around 10:03 p.m. responded to shots fired at the 1200 block of S. 11 Street. When police arrived at the scene, they located  47-year-old Juan Carlos Rodriguez with gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen.

Rodriguez was conveyed to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 11:47 p.m., according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office.

2 Southside Milwaukee Police Officers Shot In The Northside, Both Alive, MAGA MPA Union President Det. Alexander Ayala Tells Shooter, "We Are Coming To Get You"

The MAGA infiltrated Milwaukee Police Association released a press release regarding the 2 male Milwaukee police officers shot in the line of duty, both confirmed alive.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

June 27, 2025

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Thursday, June 26, 2025, two male Milwaukee police officers from the Milwaukee Police Department District 2 Station were shot around 9:10p.m. at the 2200 block of N 24 St., both were confirmed alive. Known armed suspect(s) sought.

The two officers from the Southside Milwaukee Police Department District 2 Station were responding to priority 1 regarding an armed suspect, when the officers arrived they were ambused (shot) near the 2200 block of N. 24 Pl alley. The officers got shot and they couldn't fire back.

Both officers were conveyed to Froedtert Hospital for treatment, the 29-year-old officer suffered non-life threatening injuries, and the 32-year-old officer suffered critical injuries, the two officers are expected to recover.

A posted social media video by QU ER ll shows one of the officers calling for help and giving his location at the alley.

MAGA (Make Amerikkka Great Again) Milwaukee Police Detective Alexander Ayala, President of the Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) that endorsed TACO Trump for President in 2024 and in 2020 released the following statement to media during a press conference in regards to the two Milwaukee police officers getting shot. Ayala stated, "Enough is enough. Stop trying to kill my police officers. The violence against our police officers is out of hand...We're going to hunt you down. We're coming to get you. Justice is coming for you."

Also, the MAGA infiltrated MPA released the following press release regarding the shooting of two of its union members.

It is with profound sorrow and outrage that we confirm that two Milwaukee police officers were tragically shot and critically injured in the line of duty tonight. Our thoughts are with these officers, their families, friends, and colleagues.  These officers face unimaginable suffering and they have long roads ahead of them.

This senseless act of violence has struck the very heart of our department and our community. We have reached a breaking point. Violence in our city is out of control, and those who protect our neighborhoods are increasingly in the crosshairs.  We have had 5 officers killed in the line of duty over the past 7 years and dozens of our officers have been shot and shot at while trying to serve our neighborhoods.  Our officers wear the badge with pride and honor, but our officers need more leadership from the city to bring an end to this violence.

We are grateful to all of the first responders, doctors, nurses and other medical professionals who have cared for our officers tonight.  We will continue to pray for the recovery our officers and ask the community for their prayers.

DeKalb County Drops Criminal Case Against Undocumented 47-year-old Mario Alexander Guevara, Owner Of MG News In Atlanta, USICE Pursuing Deportation Proceedings

DeKalb County drops all criminal charges against Guevara, the owner of MG News in Atlanta.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

June 25, 2025

Decatur, Georgia - On Wednesday, Tamara L. Ross, the Chief Assistant Solicitor-General in DeKalb County notified Mario Alexander Guevara, 47, that all criminal charges filed against him by the Doraville Police Department have been dismissed, according to the notification sent to Guevara.

Guevara who is originally from El Salvador is currently detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE) pending removal proceedings for being in the U.S. illegally. In 2004, Guevara entered the U.S. with a visa, but overstayed his visa authorization and in 2012, Guevara, his wife and daughter were ordered by an immigration judge to self-deport. 

Guevara continued to stay in the U.S. with a immigration authorization work permit after he applied for a green card sponsored by his U.S. born son. Guevara does not have legal status to remain in the country.

USICE says, Guevara is being processed for removal from the U.S., it's not clear that Guevara will be released by USICE, now that the DeKalb County criminal charges have been dropped.

On June 14, 2025, Guevara along with 8 other individuals were arrested at the No Kings Day protest. Guevara was charged with pedestrian improperly entering roadway, and two misdemeanor counts for obstruction of law enforcement officers and unlawful assembly, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. Video: https://youtu.be/DQQE0EPvp2o

Guevara bond was set as a signature bond and was scheduled to be released, but USICE placed a hold detainer for Guevara, which remained in custody at the USICE detention center in Folkston, Georgia. Additional charges were filed against Guevara in Gwinnett County as well.

Also a warrant has been issued on June 17, 2025 in Gwinnett County in connection with Mario Alexander Guevara committing multiple traffic violations on May 20. Guevara is facing charges in Gwinnett County for following law enforcement vehicles through Norcross neighborhoods. An arrest warrant was issued for Guevara in Gwinnett County for the following charges, reckless driving, distractive driving, failure of obey a traffic control device, while the unlawful use of a telecommunications device while driving.

33-year-old Gerardo Jimenez-Rico Sentenced To 54 Years In Prison For Killing His Sister Jocelyn Jimenez, 22, And Injuring Both His Parents In Milwaukee

Jimenez-Rico will serve 35 years in prison and 19 years supervision for killing his 22-year-old sister and shooting both his parents who survived in Milwaukee.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

June 24, 2025

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Tuesday, Gerardo Jimenez-Rico, 33, was sentenced to 54 years in prison, but will serve 35 years in prison and 19 years of extended supervision for the January 22, 2025, homicide of his sister, Jocelyn Jimenez, 22, of Milwaukee who was fatally shot at the 3900 block of W. Cheyenne Ave., including his parents ages 56 and 54, who both survived. 

Jimenez-Rico had confessed to police that he shot his sister and both his parents for being bullied for years and his father had told him that he had to find another place to live, because he had been living off his parents for years. 

His parents were on vacation in Mexico and when they returned, they scolded him for not watching the dishes while they were gone and Jocelyn also jumped in the encounter. Jimenez-Rico then got tired of getting bullied by his parents and sister, so he took out a handgun and fatally shot Jocelyn and injured his parents.

Jimenez-Rico pled guilty on May 20, 2025 to 1st-degree reckless homicide, and 1 felony count for attempted 2st-degree intentional homicide, and 1 felony count for 1st-degree reckless injury.

Jimenez-Rico under a plea agreement was ordered to serve 33 years in prison,  but will serve 23 years in prison and 10 years supervision for 1st-degree reckless homicide, consecutive (serve separately) with count 2, he will serve 21 years in prison, but will serve 12 years in prison and 9 years supervision for 2nd-degree attempted intentional homicide. Jimenez-Rico was also sentenced to 20 years in prison, but serve 10 years in prison and 10 years supervision for 1st-degree reckless injury, but the prison sentence will be served concurrently (at same time) with count 1 and 2, according to Milwaukee County court records.