Gov. Mike Braun Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Remembrance of Charlie Kirk

The order is in accordance with President Donald Trump's order for all U.S. flags to be lowered at federal facilities.

Charlie Kirk. Shutterstock photo.

INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun has directed that flags be flown at half-staff at all state facilities in accordance with President Donald Trump's order for all U.S. flags to be lowered at federal facilities nationwide. 

This order is being made in remembrance of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, who was fatally shot on a college campus in Utah on Wednesday. 

Flags should be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Sunday, September 14.  

Governor Braun encourages Hoosier residents and businesses to join state facilities in lowering their flags during this period of time. 

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