The tragedy comes in the midst of a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ extremism across the nation. Reports from organizations like the Anti-Defamation League and GLAAD highlight the alarming number of incidents involving harassment, vandalism, and assault targeting the LGBTQ+ community.
UPDATE: San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus has identified the suspect as Travis Ikeguchi. Witnesses claim he shouted homophobic slurs at Carleton before fatally shooting her and fleeing the scene on foot. When police caught up with Ikeguchi he fired multiple rounds at them before they returned fire killing the man.
