All U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities are to remain at half staff in honor of the innocent lives lost in the tragedy in East Raleigh's Hedingham neighborhood last week. Flags are to remain lowered until sunset Sunday, October 23.

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff in honor of the victims killed yesterday in East Raleigh. Five people were killed and two others injured during a shooting Thursday evening near the Heddingham neighborhood.

Statement from Governor Roy Cooper

"We mourn for the victims of this horrific and infuriating act of violence," said Governor Cooper. "Thank you to our local and state law enforcement who worked tirelessly to capture the suspect."

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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.