Paul Feig is mourning the lack of a beloved pal.
As we beforehand reported, 66-year-old store proprietor and mother of 9 Laura Ann Carleton was shot and killed by a person who confronted her about hanging a Delight flag outdoors her retailer. Police responded to a name a few capturing at a store referred to as Magazine Pi in Lake Arrowhead at round 5 p.m. on Friday. When legislation enforcement arrived on the scene, they discovered Laura affected by a gunshot wound. She was sadly pronounced useless by paramedics.
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The suspect, who has but to be recognized, fled the world on foot and was later discovered a mile from the clothes retailer. Whereas deputies confronted the individual, a “deadly drive encounter occurred,” and the person was pronounced useless. Through the investigation into the incident, investigators discovered that the suspect “made a number of disparaging remarks a few rainbow flag that stood outdoors the shop earlier than capturing Carleton.” So, so terrible. It’s unknown if this case might be investigated as a hate crime shifting ahead, however San Bernardino County Supervisor Daybreak Rowe referred to as what occurred a “mindless act of hate and violence” on Instagram Saturday.
Following the horrific information, Paul took to Instagram to precise his heartbreak over shedding his “fantastic pal” Laura. The 60-year-old Bridesmaids director wrote:
“Our fantastic pal Lauri Carlton (seen on this image) was murdered yesterday in her retailer @magpi_shop in Lake Arrowhead by a 27 yr outdated man who didn’t like that she had a big pleasure flag hanging outdoors of her store. He ripped it down and when she confronted him about it he shot and killed her.”
He went on to say how this type of “intolerance has to finish” now:
“We’re all devastated for her husband Bort and her household and the LGBTQ+ neighborhood, for whom Lauri was such a real ally. Her alleged assassin was later shot and killed by the San Bernardino police and so not poses a menace to the neighborhood. However this intolerance has to finish. Anybody utilizing hateful language towards the LGBTQ+ neighborhood has to comprehend their phrases matter, that their phrases can encourage violence towards harmless loving folks. Let’s all hold shifting ahead with tolerance and love. Let’s not let Lauri’s tragic demise be in useless.”
Nicely mentioned. Sufficient is sufficient already with these horrible acts of hate and violence. You may see Paul’s total put up (under):
The filmmaker additionally added on X (Twitter):
“Lauri Carleton was my pal. She was a beautiful one who did a lot for the LGBTQ+ neighborhood in addition to the neighborhood at giant. What occurred to her is an absolute tragedy. If folks don’t suppose anti-gay & trans rhetoric isn’t harmful, suppose once more.”
We’re are past heartbroken over this tragedy. We proceed to ship love and light-weight to all of Laura’s family and friends.
To be taught extra about how one can assist the LGBTQ+ neighborhood, try https://www.glaad.org/.
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