Governor Bobby Jindal issued an Executive Order Thursday, Aug. 16, calling for the flags at all state buildings to be flown at half-staff until Friday, Aug. 17.

EXECUTIVE ORDER ON FLAGS AT HALF STAFF:

WHEREAS, Two St. John the Baptist Parish sheriff's deputies were killed in the line of duty in shootings early Thursday morning in LaPlace;

WHEREAS, Two others were injured in the shootings and are undergoing treatment;

WHEREAS, Louisiana State Police will be working in conjunction with other neighboring law enforcement agencies to fully investigate this incident and assist the community during this difficult time.

WHEREAS, Our law enforcement men and women risk their lives every day to protect our communities and our citizens;

WHEREAS, The thoughts and prayers of all Louisianians are with the families and the victims of the shootings.

NOW THEREFORE, I, BOBBY JINDAL, Governor of the State of Louisiana, by virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana, do hereby order and direct as follows:

SECTION 1: As an expression of respect for the four sheriff’s deputies, effective immediately, the flags of the State of Louisiana shall be flown at half staff over the State Capitol and all public building and institutions of the State of Louisiana until sunset on Friday, Aug. 17.

SECTION 2: This Order is effective upon signature and shall remain in effect until sunset, Friday, Aug. 17, unless amended, modified, terminated, or rescinded prior to that date.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand officially

and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of Louisiana, at the

Capitol, in the city of Baton Rouge, on this 16th day of August, 2012.