McKee orders flags to be flown at half staff following Texas shooting
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Gov. Dan McKee directed that all U.S. and Rhode Island flags be flown at half staff on Wednesday, after Tuesday’s mass shooting at a Texas elementary school.
The governor ordered that the flags stay at half staff through Saturday at sunset.
“We are sickened and heartbroken for the victims of yesterday’s tragic shooting in Texas,” said McKee. “These lives were senselessly taken. Our nation must come together and do everything we can to end these horrific acts of violence in our schools and our communities. Enough is enough.”
McKee is asking Rhode Islanders to also lower their flags as a sign of respect.
