Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of USPS carrier killed in Milwaukee

MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday, Dec. 21, ordered the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, Dec. 22, in honor of Aundre Cross -- a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier shot and killed in Milwaukee. 

"Mr. Cross was, by all accounts, a cherished husband, father, coworker, minister, and friend, and he was a dedicated public servant who committed 18 years of his life and career to the U.S. Postal Service and his community,” said Gov. Evers. “Kathy and I send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and coworkers during this difficult time.”

Services for Aundre Cross will be held on Thurs., Dec. 22, 2022, in Milwaukee.

Executive Order #180 will be in effect from sunrise to sunset on Thurs., Dec. 22. The full order is available here.