Colorado Flags Ordered To Be Flown At Half Staff To Honor US Capitol Police

Governor Jared Polis ordered all flags on public buildings in Colorado to be lowered to half staff immediately until January 13.

The order is in honor of the U.S. Capitol police officers killed in the storming of the building on Wednesday, January 6.

Officer Brian D. Sicknick died on Thursday night due to injuries sustained while on-duty and Officer Howard Liebengood died by suicide days after responding to the riot.

President Donald Trump issued the same order on Sunday, January 10 to honor both officers.

"This is the second death of a USCP Officer in just two days, with the passing of Officer Brian D. Sicknick on Thursday evening from injuries sustained while on duty during the assault on the Capitol on January 6th," said Union Chairman Gus Papathanasiou. "Their lives and service will not be forgotten."

With the country still reeling from the recent events, the FBI alerted authorities of radical groups calling for the "storming" of courthouses in all 50 states if President Trump is removed from office before Inauguration Day.

According to CBS4, Colorado State Patrol is aware of the planned protest and "is prepared for this potential activity and emphasizes the importance of a peaceful approach that allows for safe public discourse for all."

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