“Bridesmaids” and “Ghostbusters” director Paul Feig shared a heartfelt message following the death of Laura Ann Carleton, the California store owner who was and shot killed over the rainbow Pride flag hanging in her clothing boutique. Feig, 60, called Carleton a “wonderful friend” and a “true ally” after a gunman entered store, Mag.Pi, Friday in… Continue reading ‘Bridesmaids’ director Paul Feig pays tribute to California store owner shot and killed over Pride flag
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Historic rainfall slams L.A. and California store owner fatally shot over a Pride flag in her store: Morning Rundown
In today’s newsletter: Tropical storm Hilary’s center moved into California, unleashing flash floods and high winds. 850 people still missing in Maui. And the teen who murdered her boyfriend in a car crash at 100mph will be sentenced. Here’s what to know today. Tropical storm Hilary — and an earthquake — hits California AP, AFP,… Continue reading Historic rainfall slams L.A. and California store owner fatally shot over a Pride flag in her store: Morning Rundown
California store owner, mother of nine, shot and killed over a Pride flag displayed in her shop
A business owner was fatally shot on Friday after someone allegedly took issue with a Pride flag she had displayed at her clothing store in Lake Arrowhead, California. Deputies responded to the Mag Pi clothing store at 5:00 p.m., where owner Laura Ann Carleton was pronounced dead at the scene, the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department… Continue reading California store owner, mother of nine, shot and killed over a Pride flag displayed in her shop
The family of a pregnant Colorado woman fatally shot by police sues the officers
DENVER — The family of a pregnant Colorado woman fatally shot by an Arvada police officer after she was mistaken for a shoplifter said in a lawsuit that the killing was “patently unreasonable.” The family of Destinee Thompson, 27, of Denver, is seeking unspecified damages in the suit filed against four officers and a sergeant… Continue reading The family of a pregnant Colorado woman fatally shot by police sues the officers
6-year-old fatally shot by a 9-year-old, authorities say
A 6-year-old in Florida was fatally shot by a 9-year-old, according to local authorities. The victim was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon, but ultimately pronounced dead, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Assistant Chief J.D. Stronko said. The victim was wounded in the head with a single gunshot, he said. An adult was present in the home… Continue reading 6-year-old fatally shot by a 9-year-old, authorities say
Mother of 6-year-old boy who shot Virginia teacher pleads guilty to child neglect
Court documents unsealed this month included new details in how the boy, who is identified only by his initials, obtained the 9 mm semi-automatic handgun. On Jan. 6, the morning of the shooting, Taylor believed the gun was in her purse with the trigger lock installed and left on top of her bedroom dresser, according… Continue reading Mother of 6-year-old boy who shot Virginia teacher pleads guilty to child neglect
Earth just had its hottest July ‘by a long shot,’ NASA and NOAA say
The planet had its warmest July on record “by a long shot” — and very likely also had its warmest-ever month in 174 years of record-keeping — according to NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The striking data, presented Monday by scientists from both agencies, indicate that last month smashed Earth’s previous July… Continue reading Earth just had its hottest July ‘by a long shot,’ NASA and NOAA say
9-year-old Chicago girl enjoying ice cream, playing on scooter before neighbor fatally shot her in head
A 9-year-old girl in Chicago was playing on her scooter and enjoying some ice cream on Saturday only moments before her adult neighbor walked across the street, shot her in the head and killed her, according to court records. The girl has been identified as Serabi Medina. Michael Goodman, 43, is charged with first-degree murder… Continue reading 9-year-old Chicago girl enjoying ice cream, playing on scooter before neighbor fatally shot her in head
New details emerge on how 6-year-old boy who shot Virginia teacher got mom’s gun
James Ellenson, a lawyer for the family, has said Taylor believes the gun was placed on a high closet shelf with a trigger lock. But he acknowledged in May that questions still remain about how the child accessed the weapon. “People have talked to him about that, but I don’t know that any adult knows… Continue reading New details emerge on how 6-year-old boy who shot Virginia teacher got mom’s gun
Megan Thee Stallion says she’ll ‘never be the same’ after Tory Lanez shot her feet
LOS ANGELES — Megan Thee Stallion said she has suffered daily since rapper Tory Lanez shot her in the feet three years ago in a written statement read during Lanez’s sentencing, which will stretch into Tuesday. “Since I was viciously shot by the defendant, I have not experienced a single day of peace,” Megan said in a statement read… Continue reading Megan Thee Stallion says she’ll ‘never be the same’ after Tory Lanez shot her feet