Flags to be flown at half-staff in Massachusetts to honor fallen officer, K9 Share Updated: 9:04 PM EDT Jun 4, 2021 flag flies at half-staff outside the massachusetts state house
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The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Share Updated: 9:04 PM EDT Jun 4, 2021 After a tragic day for first responders in two Massachusetts communities, Gov. Charlie Baker ordered flags to be flown at half-staff until further notice.The gesture honors Officer Emmanuel Manny Familia, of the Worcester Police Department, who drowned Friday while trying to rescue a child who also died.Familia, 38, was a 5-year veteran of the department. Familia is survived by his wife, two children and his parents. Officer Familia is a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice while attempting to save the young man, the governor wrote.Baker s order also honors Kitt, a Braintree Police Department K9, who was killed during an ambush i