Connecticut observed a sombre event on Sunday, 14 December, as flags across the state were lowered to half‑staff in remembrance of the 20 children and six educators killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting 13 years ago.
Governor Ned Lamont issued the directive that all United States and Connecticut flags fly at half‑mast from sunrise to sunset on this date to pay tribute to the victims and reinforce a united stance against gun violence. Individuals, schools, municipalities and private organisations were urged to take similar actions.
