Officer Shot On Duty In 2003 Has Died, Flags Lowered In His Honor

BETHESDA, MD — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday announced that all U.S. and state flags will be lowered to half-staff in honor of a fallen Montgomery County police officer.

"Lowering the flags is the least we can do to pay tribute to the life and memory of a true hero, Officer Kyle Olinger," said Hogan. "Our prayers are with his family, friends, and loved ones at this time of mourning. May he rest in peace."

Officer Olinger — who was shot while on duty and paralyzed in 2003 — died on April 18 as a result of his injuries, according to the governor's office.

Fifteen years ago, an 18-year-old shot Olinger in the neck during a routine traffic stop, confining the officer to a wheelchair.

Hogan said the flags will remain lowered until sunset on the day of interment.