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Friday, October 14, 2022

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Victims of Shooting in Raleigh
Beginning immediately until sunset October 18, 2022



PRESS RELEASE (10-14-2022)
NC GOVERNOR


Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff in honor of the victims killed yesterday in East Raleigh. Five people were killed and two others injured during a shooting Thursday evening near the Heddingham neighborhood.

Statement from Governor Roy Cooper

"We mourn for the victims of this horrific and infuriating act of violence," said Governor Cooper. "Thank you to our local and state law enforcement who worked tirelessly to capture the suspect."

Join us

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.




More about the shooting can be found at WRAL-TV. [LINK]



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