why is the flag at half mast today massachusetts

The flag in Massachusetts is at half-mast today as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on August 27, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This order, made by Governor Maura T. Healey, is in accordance with a Presidential Proclamation and applies to all state buildings, military installations, and public institutions in Massachusetts. The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on August 31, 2025.