US shop owner and friend of Hollywood director Paul Feig shot dead in California over Pride flag display

A US shop owner has been shot dead following an altercation over a Pride flag being displayed outsider her business.

Laura Ann Carleton was found with a gunshot wound at her Mag Pi shop in Cedar Glen, California on Friday. The suspect, who fled the scene allegedly still armed, was later killed by police nearby.

Ms Carleton was a close friend of famous Hollywood director Paul Feig, who payed a loving tribute to the 66-year-old on social media. He described her as a "wonderful friend".