Governor Josh Shapiro orders flags to half-staff in honor of Fire Police Officer George Mu

Governor Josh Shapiro ordered Commonwealth and United States flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds in Allegheny County to fly at half-staff in honor of Fire Police Officer George Mullins Jr. Flags shall remain lowered until the date of interment.

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On Monday, August 10, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered Commonwealth and United States flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds in Allegheny County to fly at half-staff.

The order honors Fire Police Officer George Mullins Jr. of the Shaler Township Fire Police and Shaler Villa Volunteer Fire Company, who died on August 9, 2026.

The source says flags shall remain lowered until the date of interment, which had not yet been announced at the time of the notice.

This order applies to all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds in Allegheny County.

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Last reviewed August 23, 2026