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Flags Lowered to Honor Indianapolis Shooting Victims

Following a proclamation from President Joe Biden and Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts, all U.S., Nebraska, and University flags will be lowered to half-staff through Tuesday, April 20.

  • published: 2021/04/16
  • contact: University Communications
The U.S. flag lowered next to the campanile.

Gov. Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the mass shooting that took place in Indianapolis on April 15.

Flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on April 20.

A copy of the full proclamation can be found on the White House website.

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