TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida's governor has directed that flags be flown at half-staff throughout the state following Thursday's fatal shooting on the Florida State University campus.
According to a statement released Friday by Gov. Ron DeSantis, he directed that both the American and the state of Florida flags be flown at half-staff until sunset on Monday, April 21.
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DeSantis said the order was made to remember the lives lost in the tragedy and to recognize the bravery of first responders.
The order is for flags at "all local and state buildings, installations and grounds" throughout Florida.
The shooting killed two people and injured six others. The 20-year-old gunman was identified as the son of a Leon County Sheriff's Office deputy.
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