Woman killed over gay pride flag

The President of the LGBT-rights organization GLAAD stated, "The tragic, targeted killing of Lauri over the Pride flag displayed at her Lake Arrowhead store was senseless and, unfortunately, part of a growing number of attacks on LGBTQ people and our allies." [30].

A longtime friend says the California woman killed for apparently refusing to remove an LGBTQ+ rainbow Pride flag from outside her store was adamant that she would never take it down.

California Woman Lauri Carleton

By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. A California business owner, Laura Ann Carleton, was shot and killed at her clothing store in Cedar Glen on Friday after a reported dispute over a gay Pride flag, police say.

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Suspect identified in shooting

Her death will not be in vain. NEW: Games. The male suspect, who has not yet been identified, fled the scene on foot before authorities arrived. Already contributed? A business owner was fatally shot Friday after someone allegedly took issue with a Pride flag she had displayed at her clothing store in Lake Arrowhead, California.

What's Hot. Support HuffPost Already contributed? Lake Arrowhead LGBTQ, an organization that helps create inclusive spaces for the queer community, posted on Instagram over the weekend honoring Carleton. A year-old woman in Southern California was shot dead on Friday for displaying a Pride flag outside her store, according to law enforcement.

From Our Partner. Suggest a correction. California clothing store owner Laura Ann Carleton was allegedly killed by a gunman who confronted her about a rainbow Pride flag outside her business, police said. Follow Us. Terms Privacy Policy. Join today and support our work.

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