Laura Carleton shooting latest: California store owner and ‘true LGBTQ ally’ killed in row over Pride flag
Laura Ann Carleton was shot dead near her Mag Pi Clothing store in California
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Tributes are flowing for a “beloved” California business owner who was shot dead by a man who complained that her shop had a Pride flag hanging.
The unnamed person killed 66-year-old Laura Ann Carleton at her Mag Pi clothing store after she “made several derogatory comments about a rainbow flag that was parked outside the store,” the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office said.
Officers responded to the incident around 5pm on Friday after reports of gunfire being fired. The mother-of-nine was pronounced dead at the scene, the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
The gunman fled the scene on foot but was later located by authorities near Torrey Road and Rause Rancho Road. The unidentified suspect was killed in a “fatal collision” with police.
Hollywood director Paul Feig, whose works include bridesmaids And The heatHe published a tribute saying Carleton, whom he called his “wonderful friend”, had been killed by a young man.
The Lake Arrowhead LGBTQ+ described her as a “remarkable figure” whose “unwavering support” for the community and “dedication to creating a safe and inclusive space in her business touched the lives of many.”
Life in Carleton was full of fashion and travel
According to her company website, Laura Carleton began her career in fashion when she was a teenager.
She joined Kenneth Cole almost from the start and stayed with Kenneth Cole for over 15 years as a senior executive, spending most of her time traveling with design teams in Italy and Spain.
She traveled the USA, Europe and South America with her husband, which sparked her love of design, fashion, food, fine arts and architecture, among other things.
Alisha Rahaman SarkarAug 21, 2023 06:00
Friends, colleagues and community members paid tribute to Laura Ann Carleton over the weekend and mourned the loss of a “remarkable person”.
They brought flowers, flags and banners to the Lake Arrowhead store to honor their lives.
Honors for Laura Ann Carleton
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Alisha Rahaman SarkarAug 21, 2023 5:20 am
Director remembers ‘wonderful friend’ Laura Carleton
Hollywood director Paul Feig, whose credits include ‘Bridesmaids’ and ‘The Heat’, published a tribute yesterday in which he said Laura Ann Carleton, whom he called his ‘wonderful girlfriend’, was married by a young man had been killed.
“He tore it up [Pride flag] dejected and when she confronted him he shot her,” he wrote on Instagram. “We are all devastated for her husband Bort and her family and the LGBTQ+ community for which Lauri has been such a true ally.”
He added that “intolerance must end” and anyone who uses “hateful language against the LGBTQ+ community must realize that their words matter and that their words result in violence against innocent, loving people.” can stimulate”.
Alisha Rahaman SarkarAug 21, 2023 5:07 am
Suspect shot dead by police
The gunman fled the scene on foot but was later located by authorities near Torrey Road and Rause Rancho Road.
The man died at the scene and officers sustained no injuries, police added.
“Through further investigation, investigators learned that the suspect made several derogatory comments about a rainbow flag that was parked outside the store before shooting Carleton,” authorities said, without clarifying whether the incident would be investigated as a possible hate crime.
Carleton is survived by her husband and nine children.
Alisha Rahaman SarkarAug 21, 2023 4:53 am
California shopkeeper shot dead after row over Pride flag
A California business owner and “true ally” was shot dead by a suspect who had complained about an LGBTQ flag hanging in the store.
The unnamed person killed 66-year-old Laura Ann Carleton at her Mag Pi clothing store after she “made several derogatory comments about a rainbow flag that was parked in front of the store,” the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office said.
Officers responded to the incident around 5pm on Friday after reports of gunfire being fired. Carleton was pronounced dead at the scene, the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Alisha Rahaman SarkarAug 21, 2023 4:45 am
Good morning and welcome The Independents Live blog on the developments following the shooting of a California business owner for an alleged hate crime.
Alisha Rahaman SarkarAug 21, 2023 4:22 am
