Biden orders flags at half-staff to honor victims of Atlanta-area spa shootings

Washington — President Biden on Thursday ordered flags at the White House and on federal grounds in the U.S. and abroad to be flown at half-staff after eight people, including six Asian women, were fatally shot at spas near Atlanta.

The president directed the flags be lowered until sunset on March 22 "as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence" on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Mr. Biden said on Twitter that he and first lady Dr. Jill Biden "are keeping everyone impacted by the shootings in Atlanta in our prayers."