Wisconsin flags at half-staff to honour fallen State Patrol trooper

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 02:19 · Archive

Wisconsin's flags will fly at half-staff on Saturday in honour of State Patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger, who died from injuries sustained in the line of duty on 2 October.

Wisconsin's flags will fly at half-staff on Saturday, 10 October, in honour of State Patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger, who died on 2 October from injuries sustained while serving in the line of duty. Governor Tony Evers signed Executive Order #305 directing all U.S. and Wisconsin flags to remain at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, coinciding with Ritger's funeral services.

In a statement, Evers said: 'Our hearts break for Trooper Ritger and his family. He was already leading a life of public service and dedication to our state, and our state workers join his coworkers and colleagues, friends, and loved ones in mourning his passing. This was a young life lost far too soon.' He added that he and First Lady Kathy Evers are keeping Ritger's family, his colleagues at the Wisconsin State Patrol, and the Department of Corrections in their thoughts and prayers.

How it is being reported

• Flags to fly at half-staff Saturday to honor fallen State Patrol Trooper Bradley RitgerEvers is ordering flags to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for Trooper Ritger.WSAW · 10 Oct, 02:07
• Flags ordered to half-staff in honor of fallen Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Bradley RitgerFlags across Wisconsin will fly at half-staff on Saturday, Oct. 10, in honor of Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger, who died following injuries sustained in the line of duty.WBAY · 9 Oct, 21:21

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