Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff immediately until sunset Saturday, December 17 in honor of Cumberland County Sheriff Deputy Oscar Yovani Bolanos-Anavisca, Jr., who died while in the line of duty today while investigating a robbery.

Bolanos-Anavisca joined the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office in 2020 as a school resource officer at Hope Mills Middle School.

Statement from Governor Roy Cooper

"We mourn Cumberland County Deputy Oscar Yovani Bolanos-Anavisca Jr. who was killed in the line of duty. I spoke with Sheriff Wright offering condolences, support and appreciation for the men and women who keep our communities safe."

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Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are also encouraged to fly flags at half-staff for the duration of time indicated.