At Least 12 Dead After A Shooting At A Showing Of The Dark Knight Rises (UPDATES)
Well, here's some scary, terrible, horrific, fucked up shit for a Friday morning. During a midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises at the Century 16 movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, a 24-year-old crazy kicked open the emergency exit door and opened fire on everyone inside. Yeah, I'll pause as you trade your cup of morning liquid caffeine for a bottle of something brain-numbing.
Witnesses tell The Denver Post that the gunman was wearing camo all-black, a riot helmet on his head, a gas mask on his face and a bullet-proof vest. When he busted into the theater, he threw some kind of canister, which started hissing and spitting out some kind of gas. That's when he started shooting. I don't know if he timed it or it was just a tragic coincidence, but he started shooting during a shootout scene early in the movie. One witness said that many people thought the gun shots were coming from the movie and one thought that the smoke was some kind of special effect. When they realized what was going on, they ran for the doors.
So far, 12 people are confirmed dead (there are reports that 14 are dead) and 50 71 are wounded. A witness told Matt Lauer on Today this morning that she believes several children were shot.
The shooter, who has been ID'ed as 24-year-old James Holmes, didn't kill himself, which surprised me. He also didn't put up a fight when cops arrested him and grabbed his shot gun, a hand gun and an AK rifle. Police found a third gun inside of the theater. His apartment building in North Aurora was evacuated after he told police that there were explosives in his apartment. Police believe the shooter acted alone.
Here's cell phone video taken outside of the theater right after the shooting:
UPDATE: ABC News is real quick, because they have already contacted the maniac's mother in San Diego. She hasn't been contacted by police yet, didn't know of the shooting before ABC News told her and she also wasn't at all surprised. She only said, “You have the right person. I need to fly out to Colorado."
UPDATE II: The Paris premiere has been canceled. Also, Reddit has a detailed timeline of the events. It basically translates into: the world is fucked.
UPDATE III: Aaaaand here's a picture of the shooter.
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Submitted by lilywhiteclass on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 9:47am.
Submitted by Hekki on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 9:31am.
Well, it makes a little more sense to bring a newborn to a theater than a 6 year old. Newborns sleep all the time and can snooze away in a baby bjorn. Would *I*? No. But I almost get it. They're so portable at that age.
A 6 year old should be in bed and shouldn't be watching violent movies like this anyway. My 6 year old wouldn't be able to stay awake that long! And would be crabby as fuck the next day. Not worth it.
It's a huge treat for my kids to be out past 7:00 at night. The city at night is magic to them. Maybe I'm old fashioned but I think it's trashy/ghetto to be dragging little kids around at night. Get a sitter or don't go. It's no fun for anyone.
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My sentiments exactly, as I have two young sons myself. You're not old fashioned - you're a rare breed of parent with a functioning brain. My hackles rise whenever I see young kids (9-12) wandering the streets at night - I want to personally drive them home and bitch slap their "parents".
to be honest, my son is up late because he takes a long nap in the evening 4 - 8. I like it like that because it gives me a chance to relax after a full day of work, and allows me to be calm and relaxed when we have dinner and spend quality time. he's not just "up" for shits and giggles. so just be careful with that judgey stuff, it may be misplaced. anyway, he's growing out of the napping stage. he's still a night owl, because I'm a night owl.
Submitted by K2 on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 9:51am.
Seriously... STFU...
Who cares if people want to bring their own children to a movie at midnight. Because ya know.... that's the BIG issue here right
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Are you kidding me bitch? I'm not the only person that has brought to attention the fact that there were little kids in that movie and you want to start your BULLSHIT with me!? GO fuck off cuntrag.
The 3 month old being in the movie may not have been the issue - but that's only b/c he/she survived it! Had that baby had a toe tag on, it would be a much bigger issue now wouldnt it? Watching the video made you tear up? Yeah right. Being a parent makes me pissed off at the fact that children were almost used as target practice while they should've been sleeping safely in their own beds at MIDNIGHT!!!!!
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Once again.... STFU
First off... I personally don't think kids should be out that late either, BUT once again, NOT THE FUCKING ISSUE HERE.
Regardless whether or not these people should have had their kids out at that time is NOT THE GAWD DAMN ISSUE and to try to point fingers at these victims b/c you don't like that they brought their children out at a certain time just shows how much of a piece of shit YOU and everyone else that points it out is.
They are the VICTIMS. They didn't bring their children out expecting bullshit like this to happen.
Just b/c they brought them out this once, or hell, even if they do this regularly is NOT THE POINT. Get that through your damn head.
I picture this loser as someone who lives on the internet, jerks off to anime porn and watches too many movies. His fantasy and reality are skewed and in his fucked up mind he thought it would be fun to play super hero villain in a live setting. I know this because I watch Law and Order.
And imagine getting a call from a news source telling you your child has massacred a theatre full of people, many whom are children.
Seriously... STFU...
Who cares if people want to bring their own children to a movie at midnight. Because ya know.... that's the BIG issue here right
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Are you kidding me bitch? I'm not the only person that has brought to attention the fact that there were little kids in that movie and you want to start your BULLSHIT with me!? GO fuck off cuntrag.
The 3 month old being in the movie may not have been the issue - but that's only b/c he/she survived it! Had that baby had a toe tag on, it would be a much bigger issue now wouldnt it? Watching the video made you tear up? Yeah right. Being a parent makes me pissed off at the fact that children were almost used as target practice while they should've been sleeping safely in their own beds at MIDNIGHT!!!!!!
Sucky always makes me smile.
What a fucked up world where a movie showing can be deadly. Those poor poor people. :-(
the heat must have fried his brain.
poor people who had to go through that hell.
Please don't suggest violent solutions to our problems. We have enough of that already.
Such a hateful individual....
Peace and Love everyone....
Nothing good never, ever comes from hate....
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Submitted by Uncle Brain-fart on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 9:40am.
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I second this, that's why I hate Breiviek that much, because he set a new trend. I get why people feel that angry and desperate, so they go on a killing spree - doesn't mean I think it's okay, but well.. But to "gain" fame by shooting people who have no chance to defend themselves is really the lowest of the low. And then they sit in their prision cells and still think they're the greatest and the public will be flooded with wise words from them. HAHA. The governments and press should really handle cases like this by not making the identity of the person who did this public and by not letting their family or friends, or worst of all themselves speak. Execute them, or lock them away for life and that's it. Maybe this "trend" will stop then.
<"he started shooting during a shootout scene early in the movie">
<"many people thought the gun shots were coming from the movie">
So where are the whiny calls to ban movie violence. Shame on Hollywood. Congress needs to act. Today.
Is a shame. RIP to the victims, and their families and friends who are left behind trying to reason with themselves the "why" of the situation.
Sad for the family of the shooter too. Can't imagine what it would be like to be that boys parents/family either. Unless they are the reason he is a nut, like if they abused him or something, then I take it back. I know a girl who's boyfriend (EX-boyfriend) went out and shot a couple people. She had no idea he would do that, and she was devastated, and it is still messing her up years later.
I can't even imagine the fear and shock being caught in a situation like this, not to mention the aftermath of surviving it.
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Submitted by Hekki on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 9:31am.
Well, it makes a little more sense to bring a newborn to a theater than a 6 year old. Newborns sleep all the time and can snooze away in a baby bjorn. Would *I*? No. But I almost get it. They're so portable at that age.
A 6 year old should be in bed and shouldn't be watching violent movies like this anyway. My 6 year old wouldn't be able to stay awake that long! And would be crabby as fuck the next day. Not worth it.
It's a huge treat for my kids to be out past 7:00 at night. The city at night is magic to them. Maybe I'm old fashioned but I think it's trashy/ghetto to be dragging little kids around at night. Get a sitter or don't go. It's no fun for anyone.
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My sentiments exactly, as I have two young sons myself. You're not old fashioned - you're a rare breed of parent with a functioning brain. My hackles rise whenever I see young kids (9-12) wandering the streets at night - I want to personally drive them home and bitch slap their "parents".
Horrible news. Just horrible.
wtf is in the water in colorado?
this is tragic, horrible for all involved & absolutely fucked up, but I'm not looking forward to the incessant media coverage that's sure to bombard us.
@hekki, ITA regarding dragging kids around at night. I can't tell you how many times I've been baffled to see kids being dragged around manhattan or sitting in penn station way past their bedtime (not tourist kids, either)
Jeanneee been thinking of you. Certain you must be feeling a lot with baby in your arms. Peace mama.
Submitted by K2 on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 9:40am.
I thought I read there was also a 6 year old in the theater. Who the hell brings children this age to a midnight R rated movie?
Fuckin' parenting skills on some really suck.
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Seriously... STFU...
Who cares if people want to bring their own children to a movie at midnight. Because ya know.... that's the BIG issue here right??
They really need to publically torture people like this, pedophiles, etc.
People like this don't deserve a fair trial or to be treated humanely.
Tie them up by their testicles and go to town on them in front of everyone.
I feel so bad for the victims :( Watching the video made me tear up.
Wow. I dont even know what to say. What pisses me off the most is that he didn`t kill himself. This is going to be years and years of bullshit dealing with his dumb ass via court and he will love EVERY FUCKING MINUTE OF ATTENTION he is getting. We see that shit here locally right now with that Major Hasan idiot who shot up our Army post three years ago and killed 13 , injured 33 (?). He is playing games in court EVER FUCKING HEARING. Sick of that piece of shit, too.
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I thought I read there was also a 6 year old in the theater. Who the hell brings children this age to a midnight R rated movie?
Fuckin' parenting skills on some really suck.
LOL thank gawd for Sucky's take on things..
just shaking my head at the comment about the skin colour of the mass murderer. Fucked up in the head has no specific race. They come in every colour unfortunately.
Submitted by Jeanneee on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 9:32am.
I had just gotten up to feed the baby and turned on the news to see this, and it made me cry. How horrible to think that he (and the rest of us) will grow up/live in a world where stuff like this happens.
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I don't have kids but I think about people who do. It must be frightening to wonder what kind of world your child is going to grow up in. Hopefully it'll be a better one.
Submitted by Jeanneee on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 9:32am.
sorry double post.
Who cares if someone brought a 3 month old, cosplayers and fanboys get pregnant....
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Submitted by TBH on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 9:34am.
Just to confirm he is a 24 yr old white male.
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No surprise there.
Just to confirm he is a 24 yr old white male.
How awful!!!! I felt like crying while reading this :-(...
Just pure evil, although I'm not the most religious person, stories like this make me truly truly wish that there is a place of eternal agony and pain ready to welcome monsters like this!
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Submitted by TBH on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 9:32am.
The fuck is wrong with people am also surprise he didn't kill himself that's usually what these sickos do after.
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He wants his 15 fucking minutes of fame. His apartment and car supposedly have explosives in them also.
Nopers: that's exactly what I said. It's a loser gamer white guy in his mid-20s. Probably lives with his mother like Norman Bates.
I had just gotten up to feed the baby and turned on the news to see this, and it made me cry. How horrible to think that he (and the rest of us) will grow up/live in a world where stuff like this happens.
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The fuck is wrong with people am also surprise he didn't kill himself that's usually what these sickos do after.
Men shouldn't be allowed to have guns. Men are too fucking emotional and hormonal. Notice how as close to never women do this kind of shit?
Well, it makes a little more sense to bring a newborn to a theater than a 6 year old. Newborns sleep all the time and can snooze away in a baby bjorn. Would *I*? No. But I almost get it. They're so portable at that age.
A 6 year old should be in bed and shouldn't be watching violent movies like this anyway. My 6 year old wouldn't be able to stay awake that long! And would be crabby as fuck the next day. Not worth it.
It's a huge treat for my kids to be out past 7:00 at night. The city at night is magic to them. Maybe I'm old fashioned but I think it's trashy/ghetto to be dragging little kids around at night. Get a sitter or don't go. It's no fun for anyone.
Submitted by Chris Eccleston... on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 9:29am.
They're cancelling the Paris premiere tonight.
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That's wrong. That's just what this crazy FUCKWADPIECEOFSHIT wants.
They're cancelling the Paris premiere tonight.
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Submitted by rukiddingme on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 9:27am.
The media has already begun to dissect this story a thousand different ways, and pound it into all of our brains until we can't take it anymore.
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That's what the media does. There will be wall to wall coverage of this, showing the same stuff over and over again. In some perverse way, I think they get off on these horrible events.
The media has already begun to dissect this story a thousand different ways, and pound it into all of our brains until we can't take it anymore. I agree, WTF was someone doing taking an infant to a movie theatre, let alone for a midnight showing? Glad they caught the a**hole who did this.
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omg.
Any takers on whether or not this is a white guy? I bet it is. It's always these fucking white American males with their white male privilege who do shit like this. They think their anger justifies what they do, that they somehow hold that right to take lives. Fucking surprised he didn't kill himself, as that's what these cowards tend to do. Glad he didn't, now he will have to face the full truth of what his actions have done.
And it's just as sad to me that so many Americans will continue to fight for our right to own guns even though if these assholes couldn't get guns this shit wouldn't happen as often. They'd be left alone to masturbate out their petty male aggression.
And also - the retardation of there being a 3 month old baby. If that's true - who gives a fuck? Who really gives a flying fuck, honestly? 14 people are dead, 50 are injured. I can't believe that would even register on someone's radar right now in that situation.
Doesn't matter how old anyone was. Who/what created this FUCKTARD monster. I work in NYC/Times Square and there are people lined up to see this movie. It's a MOVIE people, not the second coming of whoever.
How fucking horrible.
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Fucking Batman is right Sucky.
If this society were more civilized showings of this movie would be cancelled immediately out of respect.
Won't happen of course. Why? Because greed runs America.
Thank you MK for reporting. You are a trusted media source. Truth.
Movie will require inordinate police force. Not justifiable. Wrong. Turn the movie OFF now. Ppl are corrupted and cannot see that sometimes the greed machine has to be paused. For the dead.
Peace
We need mercy
Sucky made me laugh for the first time since I woke up to this fuckery at 5:00 am. Gallows humor.
Total chaos in Colorado this morning. :(
Psychotic piece of shit asshole FUCKSTICK who did this...there are no words.
The 3 month old baby has been released from the hospital according to University Hospital. So thats a small piece of good news.
"My pug is smarter than your honor student."
Just heard the 3-month-old was released from the hospital.
It was insanely stupid to bring an infant to a midnight showing, but not the point.
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"The youngest victim is a 3-month-old."
More proof of retardation. What is a 3 month old baby doing in a movie theater?
OPERATION GLADIO GOING RAMPANT....
The youngest victim is a 3-month-old.
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why didn't Batman save them? fucking Batman..
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Submitted by stinkbutt on Mon, 03/29/2010 - 5:47pm.
suckandfuck, do us all a favor, and hang yourself. Oh, and your parents should be shot for raising a disgusting pig like yourself.