Student Tribune
Governor Cuomo Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed flags to half-staff on all State
government buildings in memory and honor of New York Police Department
Detective Brian Simonsen, who was shot and killed yesterday responding to a
robbery in Queens. Detective Simonsen was a resident of Calverton and served
with the NYPD for 19 years. Flags will be flown at half-staff from Thursday,
February 14 until interment.
"I am deeply saddened by the shooting of NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen,"
Governor Cuomo said. "This tragedy is a heartbreaking reminder
of the risks the brave men and women in law enforcement face every day to keep
us safe. On behalf of all New Yorkers, I offer my deepest sympathies to
Detective Simonsen's loved ones and fellow members of the NYPD."
Grindle, Blaine
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02/18/2019