Flags across Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff Feb. 13 in honor of fallen MPD officer

MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Gov. Tony Evers announced the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Monday, Feb. 13, in honor of fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Peter Jerving. 

Officer Jerving was shot and killed on Feb. 7, near 14th and Cleveland. The suspect accused in the shooting also died. 

“Officer Jerving was a devoted officer who proudly served his city, having spent most of his life wanting to become an officer. By all accounts, he was a dedicated and distinguished public servant who demonstrated exemplary courage, and his passing is an exceptional loss for the city of Milwaukee and our state,” said Gov. Evers. “Kathy and I join Wisconsinites across our state in continuing to keep Officer Jerving’s parents, loved ones, and friends and colleagues, including the Milwaukee Police Department, as well as the entire city of Milwaukee, in our hearts and prayers as we mourn his tragic death.”

Meantime, a vigil will be held for Officer Jerving Friday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. at Silver Spring Church of God, located at Silver Spring and 74th.

Services for Officer Jerving will be held Monday, Feb. 13 in Brookfield. 

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