Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to fly at half-staff in the wake of the mass shooting that took place in Monterey Park, California, this past weekend.
Flags are to be lowered today through sunset on Thursday, Jan. 26.
“I’m heartbroken for the families and loved ones of the victims as we grieve this tragedy at a time when many celebrate the Lunar New Year with family,” Whitmer said. “We must work together to prevent this senseless gun violence that claims the lives of too many Americans and upends the lives of countless others every day. We are holding the entire Monterey Park community in our hearts.” On Saturday, a gunman opened fire at a dance studio in Monterey Park, California, killing 10 people and injuring 10 others.
The governor’s office said that to lower flags to half-staff, “flags should be hoisted first to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The process is reversed before the flag is lowered for the day.”
President Joe Biden also issued an order to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff.
