LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday, May 24th ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the State of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff now until Saturday, May 28 to honor and remember the victims of the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
“My heart breaks for the students, teachers, staff, and families of Robb Elementary School,” said Whitmer. “The death of multiple students and the shooting of many others is horrific. Our state is in mourning alongside the parents who had their children taken from them today and the entire community in Uvalde, Texas.”
A release from the Governor’s office states that the State of Michigan remembers the victims and stands in solidarity with the community of Uvalde, Texas by lowering flags to half-staff. Michigan residents, businesses, schools, local governments and other organizations also are encouraged to display the flag at half-staff.
