Governor Shapiro orders flags in honor of Temple University police officer

PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) – Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Sunday, February 19, that he has ordered the flags of the United States and Commonwealth to be bisected in honor of Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald.

All United States and Commonwealth flags were instructed to fly a half-manner at all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The flags will immediately fly at half-mast in honor of Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald, who died on duty.

Flags will be flown at half-mast until sunset on a date to be announced.