MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Gov. Tony Evers has directed that flags in Wisconsin be flown at half-staff to honor Milwaukee Police Department Officer Kendall Corder, who died in the line of duty.

Gov. Evers, on Monday, June 30, issued a statement on the passing of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Kendall Corder and ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff immediately.

"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,"

Evers added. "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."

Flags will remain at half-staff across the state until sunset on Tuesday, July 1, and again on the date of Officer Corder’s interment. An executive order will be released.