This is the first witness we've heard from who not only saw the fight about 15 minutes before two Milwaukee police officers were shot — but he says he followed the man with the long rifle, identified as Tremaine Jones, up into the bushes officers Corder and McCray were reportedly ambushed from. 

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We were asked by the judge to keep this witness anonymous, who said he was living in the apartment complex where the fight started between Jones and his ex-girlfriend. 

Jones reportedly shot his rifle into the air, asking for a man inside to come out, as the man inside then shot back at Jones. Watching the whole thing happen, was this witness. He said he recorded video and eventually followed Jones because he was "curious" and wanted to post it on social media.

On the stand, he said he saw Jones "post up" in the bushes near two cars, where his backpack with identification was later located, as he went to look for police. And about 60 seconds later, heard shots fired.

Prosecutor Grant Huebner: "Is he the one you followed around, walking around by 24th Place and Garfield?'

Witness: "Yes sir. "

Huebner: "Is he the one who said he was going to hang out or post by the two cars?"

Witness: "Yes sir.'"

Huebner: "When you left him, is that the person who still had the gun, bag, and mask on?"

Witness: " Yes sir."

Huebner: "Is that the person who told you he thought it was ‘dudes'?"

Witness: "Yes sir."

That reference to Jones thinking it was '"dudes" is the witness telling us he saw Jones after the shooting back at the apartment, and Jones apparently told him he didn't realize they were officers.

We expect the state to call more officers to the stand throughout the day. We'll bring you their testimonies coming up at 4 and 5.