Video above is from WAVY News 10 Midday coverage on March 28, 2023.


RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered all flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia to be flown at half-staff in honor of the lives lost during the Nashville school shooting Monday.

Youngkin issued the order Tuesday following President Biden’s previous order to lower flags. All flags will remain half-staff until sunset Friday, March 31.

Seven people, including the suspect, died in the shooting. The shooter has been identified as 28-year-old Audrey Hale.

The six victims have been identified as:

  • Evelyn Dieckhaus – age 9
  • Hallie Scruggs – age 9
  • William Kinney – age 9
  • Cynthia Peak – age 61
  • Katherine Koonce – age 60
  • Mike Hill – age 61

Continue to check WAVY.com for updates.