Politics & Government
RI Flags to Fly at Half-Staff For Synagogue Shooting Victims
The state police also will step up patrols around synagogues.
CRANSTON, RI — Following President Trump's proclamation, Gov. Gina Raimondo has directed flags at state agencies and buildings to be flown at half-staff until sunset Oct. 31. The reason is to honor the Tree of Life Synagogue victims in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A gunman killed 11 people there.
"No one should have to fear violence at their place of worship," Raimondo said in a press release from her office. "Yesterday, eleven innocent lives were lost in a hateful, horrific attack on a synagogue. Andy and I are praying for the victims, their families, and the entire Tree of Life Synagogue community. I'm also praying that our leaders in Washington finally take action and do something about gun violence."
The governor also asks Rhode Islanders to lower their flags.
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