Gov. Evers orders flags fly at half-staff in wake of school shooting

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Governor Tony Evers announced Monday flags should be flown at half-staff in the wake of a school shooting in Madison.

Effective immediately, flags across the state will be flown at half-staff. The order ends at sunset Sunday, Dec. 22.

“As a mark of respect for the victims of the tragedy at Abundant Life Christian School, Governor Evers is ordering the flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on Sunday, December 22, 2024,” the order reads.

A shooting at Abundant Life Christian School on Madison’s east side left 3 dead and 6 more injured Monday, according to the Madison Police Department.

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