Paul Feig and Lauri Carleton.Photo:paulfeig/Instagram
paulfeig/Instagram
Paul Feigis mourning his friendLauri Carleton.
On Sunday, theBridesmaidsdirector posted a tribute to Carleton, the woman who wasshot and killed at her clothing storeon Friday in Cedar Glen, California.
Feig, 60, shared aphoto of himself and Carletonholding drinks as they sat lounging on a patio together.
“We are all devastated for her husband Bort and her family and the LGBTQ+ community, for whom Lauri was such a true ally,” Feig continued.
Paul Feig and Lauri Carleton.paulfeig/Instagram
“But this intolerance has to end. Anyone using hateful languageagainst the LGBTQ+ communityhas to realize their words matter, that their words can inspire violence against innocent loving people,” the director continued. “Let’s all keep moving forward with tolerance and love. Let’s not let Lauri’s tragic death be in vain.”
Sharing anews story about the killingto X (formerly Twitter), Feig also wrote, “Lauri Carleton was my friend. She was a wonderful person who did so much for the LGBTQ+ community as well as the community at large. What happened to her is an absolute tragedy.”
“If people don’t think anti-gay & trans rhetoric isn’t dangerous, think again,” he added.
Pride flag.Alexandr Spatari/Getty
Alexandr Spatari/Getty
On Friday around 5 p.m. local time, deputies from the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of an individual who was shot at the Mag Pi clothing store in Cedar Glen, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in arelease.
After they arrived at the shop, authorities found the woman, identified as Laura Ann Carleton, suffering from a gunshot wound.Carleton was pronounced dead at the scene.
“In the past, when someone took down her flag or vandalized it, she’d put up another one,” Everett’scaption read, in part. “The last time I saw Lauri was, oddly enough, at Lake Arrowhead pride both in the parade and then at a party. All that anti-LGBTQ rhetoric has a price. And now, Lauri’s husband Bort, her daughters, friends and community are devastated. And for what?”
Anyone with information tied to the incident can contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can instead contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
source: people.com
