Governor Kotek Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff After Lewiston Shootings

In a somber response to the tragic events that unfolded in Lewiston, Maine, Governor Tina Kotek has ordered flags at all Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff. This decision comes in immediate accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, demonstrating support for the victims and their families affected by the terrible acts of violence in Lewiston.

The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on Monday, October 30, 2023, as a mark of respect and mourning for the lives lost in this devastating incident. The Governor’s proclamation reflects the deep empathy felt by the state of Oregon for the Lewiston community and every American touched by this tragedy.

Governor Tina Kotek expressed her heartfelt condolences, saying, “This act of violence is absolutely devastating. My heart goes out to the victims’ families, the Lewiston community, and every American who has been shaken by this tragedy.”

The sight of flags at half-staff is a powerful symbol of unity and solidarity during times of grief, as Oregon joins the nation in mourning the lives lost in this heart-wrenching event.