Governor Steve Beshear has directed that state flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Saturday in honor of Marion County Sheriff's Deputy Anthony Rakes, who was fatally shot during a routine traffic stop in Marion County.

Governor Beshear stated he knew Lebanon is a tightly knit community and that he sends his deepest sympathies and prayers to the friends and family of Deputy Rakes.

Governor Beshear added that this tragedy reminds Kentuckians of the sacrifice our peace officers make every day to protect citizens and he expressed his sincere gratitude for those who have passed while in the line of duty and those who continue to serve.Deputy Rakes was a six-year veteran of the Marion County Sheriff's Department and had previously served two years with the Lebanon Police Department.

Funeral services for Deputy Rakes will be held Sunday afternoon at Marion County High School in Lebanon.
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