Governor Dan McKee orders Rhode Island flags to half-staff for Lynch Arena victims

Governor Dan McKee orders flags at all Rhode Island state buildings and facilities lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims of the Dennis M. Lynch Arena shooting in Pawtucket. Flags remain half-staff through Sunday, February 22.

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Governor Dan McKee has ordered Rhode Island flags at all state buildings and facilities lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims of the tragic shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket.

Flags will remain at half-staff through Sunday, February 22. The governor also asked Rhode Islanders to lower their flags as a sign of respect.

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Last reviewed September 23, 2026