WILMINGTON—Following the May 6 mass shooting in Allen, Texas, Gov. John Carney announced Monday that all U.S. and Delaware flags at state buildings will be flown at half-staff until sunset May 11.

The governor’s announcement follows President Joe Biden’s May 7 order to fly flags at half-staff in honor of the shooting’s eight victims.

“Allen, Texas was the latest American town shocked by a terrifying act of gun violence this weekend. My heart goes out to the families and friends of the victims and to the whole Allen community as they navigate this challenging time,” Gov. Carney said.

“We’ve seen too many of these incidents and every time we do, it means more lives lost. We need to act. Families should feel safe at their shopping centers, their schools, and in their neighborhoods.”

He continued: “As public officials, we have an obligation to keep our communities safe. We’re not waiting to take those steps in Delaware – and I encourage Congress to act on gun safety legislation to curb future tragedies that takes guns out of the hands of those who shouldn’t have them and addresses the mental health crisis in our country.”