According to the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department, the suspect made several disparaging remarks about a rainbow flag that stood outside the store before shooting the owner.
A beloved store owner in Lake Arrowhead was shot and killed during a dispute over a Pride flag, officials say.
When deputies arrived, they found 66-year-old Laura Ann Carleton with a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead on the scene. The Lake Arrowhead LGBTQ spoke out about the shooting, saying though Carleton didn't identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, she spent her time helping and advocating for everyone in the community.
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