Honoring

Undersheriff Brandon Gaede

Phillips County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

EOW: June 27, 2025 | Age: 30 | Tour: 8 Years

Undersheriff Brandon Gaede was shot and killed while arresting a subject at 899 1st Street in Phillipsburg. After receiving a call about illegal fireworks being detonated around 9:28 a.m., Undersheriff Gaede responded to the scene. While placing the subject in handcuffs, the man pulled out a concealed handgun and shot Undersheriff Gaede. He returned fire, killing the subject. Undersheriff Gaede was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds less than an hour later. Undersheriff Gaede had served with the Phillips County Sheriff's Office for eight years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Honoring

Police Officer Kendall Corder

Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin

EOW: June 29, 2025 | Age: 32 | Tour: 6 Years

Police Officer Kendall Corder succumbed to gunshot wounds he received when he was ambushed at North 24th Place and West Garfield Avenue in Milwaukee on June 26, 2025. Around 9:00 p.m., Officer Corder and his partner responded to a domestic violence call with a subject with a gun, which was upgraded to a shots fired call while they were en route to the scene. When they exited their patrol vehicle and approached the alley, they were shot multiple times. Both officers were transported to Froedtert Hospital. One officer was released on June 28, 2025, after receiving gunshot wounds to the back and foot. Officer Corder remained on life support until passing away from multiple gunshot wounds on June 29, 2025. The suspect was apprehended the next day and is in custody. Officer Corder had served with the Milwaukee Police Department for over six years.

Honoring

Detention Officer Francisco Paul Flattes

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

EOW: June 30, 2025 | Age: 56 | Tour: 4 Years

Detention Officer Francisco Flattes was shot and killed by a federal inmate at the Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital at 3990 E. U.S. Highway 64 Alt in Murphy, North Carolina. Officer Flattes and another officer transported the inmate to a medical appointment when the inmate took Officer Flattes' gun and mortally wounded him. The inmate fled into the parking lot and drove off after carjacking a stolen vehicle. Officer Flattes was transported to the local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Another officer was also injured in the scuffle and is recovering. The inmate was apprehended after a standoff. Officer Flattes had served with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office for four years. He is survived by his wife, who also served with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office.

Honoring

Battalion Chief Frank Harwood

Kootenai County Fire and Rescue, Idaho

EOW: June 29, 2025 | Age: 42 | Tour: None

Two battalion chiefs killed by a sniper at a brush fire in Coeur d'Alene Sunday have been identified. Kootenai County Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Frank Harwood, 42, and Coeur d'Alene Fire Battalion Chief John Morrison, 52, were shot and killed. Harwood is survived by his wife and two children. He was a member of the U.S. Army National Guard. Mayor Woody McEvers told the media: "Firefighters have a special place in my heart. They do what they do out of love for the job and their community. It's a difficult and dangerous job, but the dangers encountered [Sunday] is not something they ever thought they would have to face. Face it they did, with courage and honor. I am proud of them, and I honor them. I am so grateful to see how everyone has rallied around the families and colleagues of these firefighters. We live in a very special community of very special people." Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said the suspect, Wess Roley, 20, set the brush fire and ambushed the firefighters. "He did have a discussion with the firefighters when they came on the scene," Norris said, adding that the conversation was about where his car was parked. "He wanted to be a firefighter," the sheriff said. Norris said he didn't know if he had applied to local departments but had expressed interest in being a firefighter. Roley, who fired on police and firefighters, was found dead. A shotgun was nearby. Norris said they have no motive for the shooting. "There was no manifesto." His previous encounters with local police involved trespassing and welfare checks., all minor things.

Honoring

Battalion Chief John Morrison

Coeur d'Alene Fire Department, Idaho

EOW: June 29, 2025 | Age: 52 | Tour: None

Two battalion chiefs killed by a sniper at a brush fire in Coeur d'Alene Sunday have been identified. Kootenai County Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Frank Harwood, 42, and Coeur d'Alene Fire Battalion Chief John Morrison, 52, were shot and killed. Morrison served in a number of roles since joining the department in 1996. Mayor Woody McEvers told the media: "Firefighters have a special place in my heart. They do what they do out of love for the job and their community. It's a difficult and dangerous job, but the dangers encountered [Sunday] is not something they ever thought they would have to face. Face it they did, with courage and honor. I am proud of them, and I honor them. I am so grateful to see how everyone has rallied around the families and colleagues of these firefighters. We live in a very special community of very special people." Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said the suspect, Wess Roley, 20, set the brush fire and ambushed the firefighters. "He did have a discussion with the firefighters when they came on the scene," Norris said, adding that the conversation was about where his car was parked. "He wanted to be a firefighter," the sheriff said. Norris said he didn't know if he had applied to local departments but had expressed interest in being a firefighter. Roley, who fired on police and firefighters, was found dead. A shotgun was nearby. Norris said they have no motive for the shooting. "There was no manifesto." His previous encounters with local police involved trespassing and welfare checks., all minor things.