Over 200 wounded in attack in France; Utah flags at half-staff

Gov. Gary Herbert has authorized the flags of the United States of America and the state of Utah be flown at half-staff through Tuesday at sunset, July 15, 2016 | Composite image, St. George News

ST. GEORGE – In the wake of Thursday’s attack in Nice, France, that left 84 dead and 202 wounded, Gov. Gary Herbert has authorized the flags of the United States of America and the state of Utah be flown at half-staff through Tuesday at sunset.

“We lower flags today in a symbol of collective mourning that is becoming far too common in our country and world. Jeanette and I extend our deepest condolences to those impacted by the terrible tragedy in France. As Utahns, wejoin with others in prayer for the families and friends of those affected by this despicable terrorist attack.”

A woman places a candle during a vigil to honor victims of the Bastille Day tragedy in Nice, France, in Sydney, Australia. World leaders are expressing dismay, sadness and solidarity with France over the attack carried out by a man who drove a truck into crowds of people celebrating France’s national day, July 15, 2016 | AP Photo by Rob Griffith. St. George News

The latter two incidents have been characterized as terrorists attacks, a moniker that has also been applied to the most recent incident in France.

The incident in Nice, France, involved 31-year-old Mohamed Bouhlel, a man of Tunisian origin living in Nice. He was identified as the man who drove