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Shapiro orders U.S., Commonwealth flags to half-staff

By Brandon Thomas,

2 days ago

( WJET/WFXP ) – Governor Josh Shapiro ordered United States and Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities to be flown at half-staff immediately on Sunday following Saturday’s rally shooting.

This honors Corey Comperatore, a Pennsylvania resident who was shot in killed during the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump at his rally in Butler County Saturday evening.

Flags should be lowered to half-staff until sunset on the date of interment, which at this time has not been announced, all Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in the tribute.

Shapiro in a press conference Sunday afternoon extended his thoughts and prayers to Comperatore’s family, President Trump and the two Pennsylvanians who remain in critical condition and their families.

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