Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has ordered flags in Kansas to be flown at half-staff next Tuesday to honor a police officer who died while on duty. St. Marys Police Department officer Mark Lamberson died unexpected while he was on duty on Saturday, July 2. Police Chief Derek Cid said the is leading the investigation. Foul play is not suspected. “I am directing flags statewide be flown at half-staff to honor Officer Mark Lamberson, a valued member of the Saint Marys Police Department,” Gov. Kelly said. “My thoughts are with Officer Lamberson’s family and the entire Saint Marys community as they mourn his loss.” Flags will be lowered on Tuesday, July 12, the date of his funeral.
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