Biden Orders U.S. Flags To Half-Staff After Texas Mass Shooting
Date
5/8/2023 12:10:23 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) U.S. President Joe Biden ordered on Sunday the country's flag to
be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for the victims of the
mass shooting at a mall in Allen, Texas, trend reports citing xinhua .
Biden directed that the flag of the United States be flown at
half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and
grounds, at all military posts and naval stations until sunset on
May 11, 2023.
He also ordered the flag lowered at all U.S. embassies,
legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad.
Federal, state, and local law enforcement are "working closely
together to investigate this attack," Biden said, adding that he
has asked federal agencies to provide all needed support.
Eight people died and at least seven others were wounded after a
shooter opened fire at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas, on Saturday
afternoon. The gunman was killed by a police officer.
"Such an attack is too shocking to be so familiar," Biden said
in a statement issued on Sunday. "Too many families have empty
chairs at their dinner tables."
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