United States President Donald Trump has directed that each one American flags be flown at half-staff on the White Home and throughout all public buildings within the nation till sundown on Sunday, August 31, as a mark of respect for the victims of the mass capturing at a Catholic college in Minnesota’s Minneapolis, the place two kids have been killed and 17 kids and adults have been injured.
Of these injured, seven stay in important situation.
“I hereby order that the flag of america shall be flown at half-staff on the White Home and upon all public buildings and grounds, in any respect army posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Authorities within the District of Columbia and all through america and its Territories and possessions till sundown, August 31, 2025,” the White Home assertion learn.
Trump additionally prolonged the directive globally, ordering that the American flag be flown at half-staff in any respect US embassies, consular workplaces, and army amenities overseas.
“I additionally direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for a similar size of time in any respect United States embassies, legations, consular workplaces, and different amenities overseas, together with all army amenities and naval vessels and stations,” the assertion added.
The capturing unfolded on Wednesday morning throughout a mass being held on the Catholic college to mark the primary week of the educational 12 months.
The gunman, recognized as a person in his early 20s, entered the college armed with a rifle, a shotgun and a pistol, and opened hearth on the kids, in response to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara.
Two kids, aged eight and ten, have been killed, whereas 17 others sustained accidents. The shooter later died from self-inflicted wounds, police confirmed.
Reacting to the tragedy earlier, Trump mentioned he was in shut contact with legislation enforcement companies and praised the swift motion of the FBI.
“I’ve been totally briefed on the tragic capturing in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The FBI shortly responded, and they’re on the scene. The White Home will proceed to watch this horrible state of affairs. Please be a part of me in praying for everybody concerned!” he wrote on Fact Social.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey additionally expressed grief and urged for stronger motion in opposition to gun violence.
“All of our youngsters ought to be capable of go to highschool or church or anyplace with out the concern of gun violence. Do not simply say we’d like ideas and prayers. These children have been actually in a church praying. Do not simply consider them simply as another person’s children. Consider them as your individual,” Frey mentioned in a message posted on X.