Gov. Lamont lowers flags in CT to half-staff in honor of victims in Maine mass shootings

In accordance with a proclamation from President Joe Biden, Gov. New Lamont is directing all state flags be lowered to half-staff until sunset Monday, Oct. 30, in the wake of the Lewiston, Maine mass shootings, according to a statement.

All municipal, state, corporate, and otherwise flags should be lowered as well, as no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, according to a statement.

A suspect in the fatal shooting of 18 in Maine is still at large. Residents are sheltering in place

“The news of these mass shootings last night in Maine is sickening and heartbreaking,” Lamont said. “The growing number of mass shootings in our country is infuriating, and we cannot become complacent to this epidemic of gun violence. I applaud and thank the work of the first responders in their swift actions to protect our communities – here in Connecticut and throughout New England. The Connecticut State Police is prepared to address any threats to our local communities should they arise and stand ready to assist law enforcement in Maine if requested.”