GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) – Flags around Colorado will not be flying high on Wednesday.

Governor Polis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset to honor the memorial service for Golden Police Officer Evan Dunn.

“I am deeply saddened by the loss of Officer Dunn and my thoughts are with his family and friends at the Golden Police Department. We also hope for a speedy recovery of the officer injured in this incident,” Polis said.

Dunn and his partner were struck by a vehicle while working a property damage case. Dunn was pronounced dead at the scene and his partner was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, according to the Colorado State Patrol.

“Our law enforcement officers put themselves in harm’s way to protect Coloradans day in and day out, and that’s exactly what Officer Dunn and his partner, Officer Bethany Grusing, were doing. We are grateful for their service and commitment to keeping Coloradans safe,” Polis said.

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