Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered for Detective Jorge DelRio

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— In honor of the life and service of Dayton Police Detective Jorge DelRio, of Dayton, Ohio, Governor DeWine has ordered that all U.S. and Ohio flags be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings and grounds in Montgomery County, and at the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower in Columbus.

“Fran and I send our deepest condolences to the DelRio family, and the Dayton Police Department on the death of Detective DelRio,” said Governor Mike DeWine.  “He leaves a distinguished legacy of service to his community.” 

Detective Jorge DelRio was shot Monday night during a search warrant execution and died today.

Flags shall remain lowered until sunset on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.