Governor Orders Flags Flown at Half Staff for Fallen Officer

Flags at federal and state buildings in all 114 Missouri counties are to be flown at half-staff today.

Governor Eric Greitens issued the order in remembrance of Officer Gary Michael of the Clinton Police Department.  Officer Michael was shot to death during a traffic stop last Sunday in Henry County.

A two-day manhunt in western Missouri resulted in the arrest of Ian McCarthy.  McCarthy is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting.  He appeared by video at an arraignment Friday at the Henry County Courthouse.  McCarthy entered a not-guilty plea.  He is scheduled to be back in court October 20.