Ohio Governor Orders Flags Lowered In Remembrance Of Shooting Victims

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered flags lowered in remembrance of the victims of the shooting in Monterey Park, California.

A news release from the governor’s office states:

“In accordance with the order issued by the President of the United States of America and in remembrance of the victims of the shooting in Monterey Park, California, Governor DeWine has ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the state until sunset on January 26, 2023.”

10 people were killed in the shooting, which occurred at a dance studio on Saturday, and many more were injured.

Police said the suspect killed himself as police were closing in on him.

In remembrance of the victims of in Monterey Park, California, I have ordered that the flags of the U.S. and the State of Ohio be flown at half staff on all public buildings and grounds until sunset on January 26, 2023. View order: https://t.co/rOzQxKA1n2 pic.twitter.com/0j2L4U4VkL
— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) January 23, 2023