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Gov. Brown orders flags at half-staff to honor Florida shooting victims

"My heart goes out to the young victims, their families, and all impacted by the tragic mass shooting in Florida," Brown said in a statement.

SALEM, Ore. -- Oregon Gov. Kate Brown ordered that all flags at state public buildings be flown at half staff until sunset on Thursday in honor of the victims of Wednesday's mass shooting at a Florida high school.

"My heart goes out to the young victims, their families, and all impacted by the tragic mass shooting in Florida," Brown said in a statement.

"As we grieve, it pains me to bear witness to yet another school shooting in America. This unconscionable gun violence devastates families and tears apart the very fabric of our communities. We know there are steps we can take to reduce incidents like these. Let's take action to keep our children and communities safer."

The White House also ordered flags be flown at half-staff.

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