The President and Governor have ordered flags lowered until sunset on May 28th. Information about the school shooting can be found below the Governor's Statement.
A PROCLAMATION HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN UVALDE, TEXAS
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on May 24, 2022, by a gunman at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, May 28, 2022. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-sixth.
JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.
Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff to Honor the Victims of the Tragedy in Uvalde, Texas
Beginning immediately through sunset May 28, 2022
Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately through sunset May 28, 2022 to honor the victims of the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas where a senseless act of violence was perpetrated on May 24 at Robb Elementary School.
Statement from Governor Roy Cooper:
"What a devastating and unspeakable tragedy at a Texas Elementary School where at least 19 students and 2 teachers were killed by a shooter. Our hearts are heavy for their loved ones and the community."
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Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are also encouraged to fly flags at half-staff for the duration of time indicated.
Background
North Carolina flag announcements are issued in accordance to regulations outlined in the U.S. Flag Code.
At least 19 children and 2 adults killed in mass shooting at Texas elementary school | KCBS (Los Angeles, CA)
• Gunman kills 19 children in Texas school rampage [AP News]
President Biden addresses the nation after Texas elementary school shooting — 5/24/2022 | CNBC
Live Coverage from CBS News
• At least 22 dead after Uvalde school shooting, officials confirm (local TV Station)[KENS-TV (San Antonio, TX)]
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Published at 10:00am on Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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