Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in LaPorte County to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, February 28, in honor of Indiana Department of Corrections officer Lieutenant Eugene Lasco.

Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset Sunday, February 28.

Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents in LaPorte County to lower their flags to half-staff in memory of Lieutenant Lasco.