FRANKFORT, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday, Sept. 21, in honor of a Russell County deputy sheriff who died in the line of duty.

Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Phipps, a former Louisville Metro Police Department officer, was shot while searching for a suspect on Monday, Sept. 16, and later succumbed to his wounds at Russell County Hospital. He was 38 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at 3trees Church in Russell Springs with cremation to follow.

Gov. Beshear encourages all individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute. Additional flag status information is available at governor.ky.gov/flag-status.