Gov. McKee directs flags to be flown at half-staff after deadly attack at U.S. Capitol

“On behalf of the State of Rhode Island, I offer my deepest condolences to the loved ones of Officer William F. Evans who was killed in the line of duty yesterday while defending the Capitol,” said Governor McKee.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- In accordance with President Joe Biden, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee directed U.S. and Rhode Island flags to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings on Saturday.

According to McKee, flags will stay at half-staff until dusk on Tuesday as a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of the victims of Friday’s attack on at the U.S. Capitol.

“On behalf of the State of Rhode Island, I offer my deepest condolences to the loved ones of Officer William F. Evans who was killed in the line of duty yesterday while defending the Capitol,” said Governor McKee.

“Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this devastating attack.”

Gov. McKee asked all Rhode Islanders to lower their flags as a sign of respect.