July 6, 2022 3:40 a.m.

On Tuesday, Governor Kate Brown ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown as half-staff until sunset on Saturday, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the July 4 shooting in Highland Park, Illinois..

A statement from Brown said:

“The senseless act of gun violence that took place yesterday during a holiday celebration is horrific, and yet another sobering reminder that we must work together to bring an end to these senseless acts”. Brown said, “Dan and I send out deepest condolences to the families and friends of the six individuals who were killed, those who were injured, and the entire Highland Park community.

The full Presidential Proclamation is available at the White House’s website: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/07/05/proclamation-on-honoring-the-victims-of-the-tragedy-in-highland-park-illinois/