Democratic Governor Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Charlie Kirk

Michael Luciano Sep 11th, 2025, 12:11 am

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro followed President Donald Trump’s lead on Wednesday night by ordering flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Charlie Kirk .

Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University. Authorities believe the gunman, who is still at large as of Wednesday night, shot the conservative activist from about 200 yards away. The perpetrator fired one shot, which hit Kirk in the neck.

Trump posted about the shooting four times on Truth Social, including one post about ordering the flags lowered.

“In honor of Charlie Kirk, a truly Great American Patriot, I am ordering all American Flags throughout the United

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