Laura Morris, a 48-year-old White woman, was shot on the afternoon of August 9, 2017, in the 8700 block of Olivera Street in Phelan, California. Deputies responded about 4:47 p.m. after multiple 911 calls; Morris was found wounded by gunfire, given CPR and emergency aid, and taken to Victor Valley Global Medical Center, where she did not survive.

Investigators said the shooting erupted during a dispute between Morris and 32-year-old Ashley Beauchamp. Deputies and K9 Ellie tracked Beauchamp to a nearby residence, detained and interviewed her at the scene, and she was booked into the High Desert Detention Center on a murder charge. Reporting notes the killing occurred amid a two-day stretch in which three people died from gun violence in the Victor Valley.

Anyone who knew Laura Morris or witnessed the events on Olivera Street on August 9, 2017, is asked to come forward with information.