News Release

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Richmond Police Officer Seara Burton.

Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, Sept. 26.

Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents in Indiana to lower their flags to half-staff.

Burton, 28, was shot while on duty and was hospitalized for 38 days before she died Sunday, Sept. 18, in Richmond.