The original picture was taken toward the end of April 2005. I am fairly sure the flag was at half mast for a Providence policeman who was killed while questioning a suspect at the police station. It was a sad and shocking incident because the suspect shot the policenam with his own gun, then jumped out the window. I am not sure if I can add links to my comments here but if so, this is the story:
http://www.policeone.com/weapon-retention/articles/98727/