RICHMOND, Va. – Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered that all United States and Virginia flags be flown at half-staff beginning at sunrise Wednesday, and lasting until sunset to honor the officers lost during the Bridgewater College shooting.

In a statement Tuesday, Youngkin said: “My heart is broken tonight by the tragic loss of two officers at Bridgewater College today. These officers were dedicated to protecting the students and faculty of the college and I have ordered that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff tomorrow to honor their memory and courageous efforts. The First Lady and I ask Virginians to keep their family, friends, and the Bridgewater community in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”

Flags are to be flown at half-staff at all local, state and federal buildings and grounds throughout the day Wednesday in memory of Officers John Painter and J.J. Jefferson, who died on the scene. the gunman is in police custody and faces two counts of capital murder.