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Malloy Orders Flags to Half-Staff Because of Washington Navy Yard Shooting

The governor sends his "deepest condolences" to the victims.

A notice from the Office of Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy:

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, in response to a proclamation issued this evening by President Barack Obama, has directed all U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to fly at half-staff until sunset on Sept. 20, 2013, in honor of the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated [Monday] at the Washington Navy Yard. 

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“Our hearts go out to everyone who was affected by this morning’s shooting at the Washington Navy Yard,” said Governor Malloy. “On behalf of the people of Connecticut, we offer our deepest condolences and will keep the victims of this senseless tragedy in our thoughts and prayers.”


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