Director Paul Feig Speaks Out After His Friend Lauri Carleton Was Shot & Killed for Displaying a Pride Flag at Her Shop
Paul Feig is speaking out after a devastating murder. The 60-year-old Bridesmaids and The Office director issued a statement following the death of shop owner and mother of nine Lauri Carleton, who was shot and killed by a man who confronted her for displaying a Pride flag. “Our wonderful friend Lauri Carlton (seen in this picture) was murdered yesterday in her store @magpi_shop in Lake Arrowhead by a 27 year old man who didn’t like that she had a large pride flag hanging outside of her shop,” he wrote. “He ripped it down and when she confronted him about it he shot and killed her.” Keep reading to find out more… “We are all devastated for her husband Bort and her family and the LGBTQ+ community, for whom Lauri was such a true ally.
Her alleged murderer was later shot and killed by the San Bernardino police and so no longer poses a threat to the community.
But this intolerance has to end. Anyone using hateful language against the LGBTQ+ community has to realize their words matter, that their words can inspire violence against innocent loving people.
Let’s all keep moving forward with tolerance and love. Let’s not let Lauri’s tragic death be in vain” The San Bernardino County Sheriff said cops arrived at her shop to find her suffering from a gunshot wound, with paramedics later pronouncing her dead at the scene, via TMZ. “Through further investigation, detectives learned the suspect made several disparaging remarks about a rainbow flag that stood outside the store before shooting Carleton,” the news release said.
