President Joe Biden ordered U.S. flags at the White House and military bases to be flown at half-staff starting Tuesday through Saturday to mourn the victims of the shooting rampage in Highland Park, Illinois.
Noting that the attack took place at a July Fourth parade, Biden said on Tuesday that the nation should come together in mourning the loss of life on America’s birthday celebration.
“As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of gun violence ... I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff,” Biden said in a statement.