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Flags Lowered Nationwide to Honor Charlie Kirk After Utah Campus Shooting

The White House issued a proclamation ordering half-staff observance through Sept. 14.

Overview

  • President Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff through Sept. 14 in memory of Charlie Kirk.
  • The proclamation applies to the White House, all federal buildings and grounds, military posts and vessels, and U.S. diplomatic facilities worldwide.
  • Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro directed flags on Commonwealth facilities to be lowered in accordance with the presidential order.
  • Kirk, who led Turning Point USA, was shot in the neck during a Utah Valley University event as a single round sent attendees scrambling, according to videos and witnesses.
  • Authorities issued conflicting early updates on a suspect, with the university reporting a custody arrest and other reports saying the gunman was still at large.