Calif. store owner slain while defending Pride flag; deputies kill armed suspect
A southern California store owner was slain in a dispute over a LGBTQ+ Pride flag and her alleged attacker was later shot dead by sheriff's deputies, authorities say.
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A southern California store owner was slain in a dispute over a LGBTQ+ Pride flag and her alleged attacker was later shot dead by sheriff's deputies, authorities say.
Lauri Carleton, 66, was the owner of the popular Cedar Glen clothing boutique Magpi. Her killer was shot dead by police after he refused to drop his handgun.
The suspect made "made several disparaging remarks" about the rainbow flag.
A southern California store owner was slain in a dispute over a LGBTQ+ Pride flag and her alleged attacker was later shot dead by sheriff's deputies, authorities say.
There has been an outpouring of love in memory of Lauri Carleton, 66, who was shot and killed Friday.