Laura Ann Carleton was murdered for displaying a Pride flag at her California clothing store
Laura Ann Carleton was murdered in California after an argument over a Pride flag she had hanging outside her boutique.

- Laura Ann Carleton was murdered in California.
- She was attacked over a Pride flag.
- The incident occurred at her shop in Cedar Glen.
Laura Ann Carleton was murdered for displaying a Pride flag at her boutique in Cedar Glen, California.
The tragic murder took place during the late hours of Friday, August 18, according to the Advocate.
Authorities arrived at the scene after receiving a report of a person who had been shot.
The San Bernardino County Police Department stated that Carleton was declared dead at the scene.
Laura Ann Carleton was murdered at her own boutique

The story of Laura Ann Carleton’s murder sparked national outrage because of the circumstances.
Carleton, 66 years old, was killed in front of her own shop, Mag.Pi, located in Cedar Glen, California.
Her boutique was popular in the community for its carefully curated items.
«A boutique filled with thoughtfully sourced goods,» reads the store’s Instagram profile..
Click HERE to see a photo of Carleton.
Laura Ann Carleton was an LGBTQ+ ally

California is mourning the death of Laura Ann Carleton, according to the Lake Arrowhead LGBTQ Facebook group
«Today was a very sad day for Lake Arrowhead and for the LGBTQ community.»
«Our friend and supporter Lauri Carleton @magpi_shop was murdered defending her lgbtq+ Pride flags in front of her store in Cedar Glen California.»
«Lauri did not identify as LGBTQ+, but spent her time helping & advocating for everyone in the community.»
She is survived by her husband and 9 children

Laura Ann Carleton had nine children and leaves behind her husband, who was a shoe designer, according to CBS News.
Her husband had seven children from a previous relationship.
The couple adopted twins after getting married, according to a source close to the victim.
Carleton was an executive for Kenneth Cole during a time when executives were predominantly male.
An argument over a Pride flag

Carleton was affectionately known by her family and friends as Lauri.
She often displayed Pride flags in pots outside her store to show her support for the community.
Melissa Lawton, a friend of Carleton, told CBS News that people used to tear the flags out of the pots.
Carleton was shot and killed after exchanging words with a man who had torn down a Pride flag from her store.


