If you have not known, about 12 were killed in a shooting incident during the midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, Colorado. The gunman also injured about 50 people in the rampage that occurred at around 12.39 AM (MST). For more on the report, please head over to Reuters for the full news coverage.
The suspect was quickly apprehended following the shooting and has been identified as local resident James Holmes, according to federal authorities.
In response to the incident, Warner Bros. issued the following statement:
US President, Barack Obama also offered his condolence and in his statement, he said:
This is indeed a very sad day. Green Tea Movie offers the sincerest prayers, condolence and thoughts to the victims and their families.
A masked gunman killed 12 people at a midnight showing of the new Batman movie in a suburb of Denver early on Friday, sparking pandemonium when he hurled a gas canister into the auditorium and opened fire on moviegoers.
About fifty others including children were wounded in the attack on the showing of "The Dark Knight Rises" in a mall in the Aurora suburb, some of whom were treated for the effects of tear gas, hospital officials said.
The suspect was quickly apprehended following the shooting and has been identified as local resident James Holmes, according to federal authorities.
In response to the incident, Warner Bros. issued the following statement:
Warner Bros. is deeply saddened to learn about this shocking incident. We extend our sincere sympathies to the families and loved ones of the victims at this tragic time.
US President, Barack Obama also offered his condolence and in his statement, he said:
Michelle and I are shocked and saddened by the horrific and tragic shooting in Colorado. Federal and local law enforcement are still responding, and my Administration will do everything that we can to support the people of Aurora in this extraordinarily difficult time. We are committed to bringing whoever was responsible to justice, ensuring the safety of our people, and caring for those who have been wounded. As we do when confronted by moments of darkness and challenge, we must now come together as one American family. All of us must have the people of Aurora in our thoughts and prayers as they confront the loss of family, friends, and neighbors, and we must stand together with them in the challenging hours and days to come.
This is indeed a very sad day. Green Tea Movie offers the sincerest prayers, condolence and thoughts to the victims and their families.