* Attached video: Previous protection on the Lewiston, Maine, shooting.

CLEVELAND-- Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered U.S. and state flags in Ohio to be flown at half-staff at all public buildings and grounds.

It's in accordance with an order from President Joe Biden, in remembrance of the victims of the shooting in Lewiston, Maine.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills said 18 people were killed and 13 were hurt in shootings on Wednesday night.

A man shot and eliminated the victims at a bowling street and dining establishment in Lewiston and then fled into the night, sparking a huge search by numerous officers while frightened residents remained secured their homes Thursday under a shelter-in-place advisory, The Associated Press reported.

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Flags are bought to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Monday, Oct. 30.