Why are flags at half-staff today in Ohio? Here's what to know

Flags are at half-staff in Ohio this week following a mass shooting that left eight people dead and seven injured in Allen, Texas.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine ordered flags be flown at half-staff following an order from President Joe Biden. Here's how long flags will remain at half-staff in the state and what else you need to know.

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Why are flags at half-staff today?

Following a similar order from President Biden, Gov. DeWine ordered all U.S. and Ohio flags be flown at half-staff this week in remembrance of the victims of a mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas, Saturday.

According to a statement from the governor, all U.S. and Ohio flags at public buildings and grounds in the state will remain at half-staff from Sunday to sunset Thursday.

What happened in Allen, Texas?

Officials identified the gunman, who was killed by police during the attack, as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia. Hank Sibley, regional director for the Texas Department of Public Safety, said Tuesday Garcia espoused neo-Nazi ideology, but that a motive for his assault has not been determined.

Garcia had no criminal history and brought eight legally obtained firearms ‐ three on him and five in his car ‑ to the mall Saturday, USA Today reported.

Eight people were killed in the shooting, including three members of the four-person Cho family, orphaning wounded 6-year-old William Cho.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Why are flags at half-staff today? What to know