Flags to fly at half-staff in Arizona in honor of Atlanta shooting victims

PHOENIX — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all state buildings in honor of the Atlanta shooting victims, following a proclamation by President Joe Biden.

Ducey said Friday the flags would remain at half-staff through Monday at sunset.

“This week, eight people lost their lives to a senseless and heinous act of violence,” Ducey said in a statement. “This attack was abhorrent, and Arizona stands with Atlanta at this difficult time.

“We send our prayers and deepest condolences to the Atlanta community and the loved ones of those who died. I’ve ordered flags be lowered to half-staff to honor the eight innocent lives lost.”

Eight people were killed when a gunman opened fire at three separate Asian-owned and operated spas in the Atlanta area on Tuesday.

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