Milwaukee Police Officer Corder dies of injuries after shooting near 25th and Garfield

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- One of two Milwaukee police officers shot Thursday night, near 25th and Garfield, died from his injuries Sunday, after days in critical condition at Froedtert Hospital. 

In a press release, the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) wrote, in part:

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.

"MPD is forever grateful for Officer Corder’s courage in the line of duty," it went on to say. "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."

Milwaukee police held a media briefing at Froedtert Hospital Sunday afternoon, before a procession for the fallen officer. 

"On behalf of the Milwaukee Police Department, we want to officially notify the public our Officer Kendall Corder has passed," Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said. "Before I say any other words, I want to ask the public to please send prayers up to his family."

Motorcycle officers led a procession from the hospital Sunday, followed by the ambulance with Officer Corder's body. Some saluted through tears. Officer Corder's family followed. 

When the ambulance arrived at the medical examiner's office, all personnel stood at attention as an Honor Guard took the body inside. Uniformed personnel were dismissed, but few left. Police Chief Jeffrey Norman embraced Corder's family and addressed the force. The MPD chaplain led a prayer to close. 

There will be a 24-hour police presence at the medical examiner's office until Officer Corder is laid to rest.