LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has 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 until further notice to honor and remember the victims of the shooting at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan.
“The whole state of Michigan is wrapping its arms around the Spartan community today,” said Governor Whitmer. “MSU’s campus is a special place for so many that is now the site of a tragic and senseless act of violence. I’m heartbroken for the victims and every student, parent, faculty, and MSU staff member affected by last night’s events.”
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.
The Governor’s office says flags should remain lowered until further notice.
