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    Governor Shapiro Orders US, Commonwealth Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty During UPMC Memorial Hospital Shooting

    February 22, 2025

    York, PA – Today, in accordance with the United States flag code, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered United States and Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff immediately today, Saturday, February 22, 2025, to recognize the tragic shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York and in honor of West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte, who died in the line of duty.

    The flags shall be lowered to half-staff until the date of interment, which has yet to be announced.

    All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute. 

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