Governor, lawmaker react to Las Vegas shooting

(Update: Adding McLane statement)

Governor Kate Brown on Monday ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on Friday in honor of the victims of the Las Vegas shooting.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those tragically killed in Las Vegas,” Governor Brown said. “My heart breaks that this will never be enough to console those who have lost a loved one to senseless violence, and I thank the first responders who selflessly serve in times like these.”

The White House also issued a national flag order, and the full presidential proclamation is available here.

Oregon House Republican Leader Mike McLane (R-Powell Butte) issued the following statement in response to Sunday night’s horrific shooting in Las Vegas:

“We join Americans across the country today in mourning the lives lost in one of the most senseless and unspeakable acts of violence our country has ever seen. May we keep the victims and their families in our prayers today, and in the difficult weeks ahead.”