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Officers shot, Jones pleads not guilty
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MILWAUKEE - Tremaine Jones, the Milwaukee man accused in the shooting that killed Officer Kendall Corder and wounded Officer Christopher McCray, pleaded not guilty to criminal charges on Friday, July 18.
Jones is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide and first-degree recklessly endangering safety.
Tremaine Jones with defense attorney
Preliminary hearing
What we know:
Before Jones entered his pleads to the charges, a Milwaukee homicide detective took the stand in a preliminary hearing.
Detective Cedric McFadden worked the crime scene after Officer Christopher McCray and his partner, Kendall Corder, were shot. This happened in June near 25th and Garfield, as officers entered an alley looking for someone with a gun.
Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher McCray released from hospital after being shot near 25th and Garfield; Kendall Corder (Credit: Red Rozay)
"Officer McCray says he sees a flash and then hears series of bangs which at first thought were fireworks," McFadden testified.
As other officers rushed to the scene, a man who had witnessed fights that led up to the calls ran to help, but was turned away by Officer McCray.
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"And when he runs into the defendant, again, what does the defendant tell him? 'I ain't gonna' lie, I thought it was that dude'?" asked Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney Grant Huebner.
"Yes," McFadden answered.
"Did ECT state he didn't understand how the defendant could've mistaken two officers for this person, BT?" Huebner asked.
"Yes, McFadden answered.
Detective Cedric McFadden
Prosecutors say Brayshawn Tyler had been in a shootout with Tremaine Jones. That is why police were called to the neighborhood in the first place.
On Friday, a court commissioner bound Jones over for trial.
Jones' attorney said given the high--profile case, fairness is always a concern.
"And I always ask juries to reserve that judgment until they hear what the actual evidence is in the courtroom, rather than what they read or see on television," said Russell J.A. Jones, defense attorney.
Tremaine Jones
What's next:
Jones is due back in court on Aug. 6 for a scheduling conference.
Milwaukee police officers shot, Tremaine Jones charged
A Milwaukee man is now charged in the shooting that killed Officer Kendall Corder and wounded Officer Christopher McCray last Thursday.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by Wisconsin Circuit Court Access as well as the criminal complaint associated with this case.