Flags are flying at half-staff nationwide as a mark of respect for the victims of a mass shooting that occurred on August 27, 2025, at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This tragic event resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to at least 17 others. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation ordering the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff from August 27 until sunset on August 31, 2025, to honor the victims of this senseless act of violence. Additionally, some states like Louisiana and Kansas also lowered their flags to commemorate other events or people during this period.