12 Dead, 50 Injured at The Dark Knight Rises Showing In Colorado

beaverdownunder sends the sad news that a gunman opened fire on an audience watching the new Batman movie early this morning, killing 12 and wounding 50 others. The shooting took place in Aurora, Colorado, and the suspect was arrested by police. "Witnesses told KUSA that the gunman kicked in an emergency exit door and threw a smoke bomb into the darkened theater before opening fire. One movie-goer, who was not identified, told KUSA the gunman was wearing a gas mask. Some people in the audience thought the thick smoke and gunfire was a special effect accompanying the movie, police and witnesses said."

Comments

Re:how 'bout some gun control...

[MickyTheIdiot]

It would of been better if everyone in the audience was armed. There would of been no shooting then... right?

Times change

[Farmer Tim]

In my day if we didn't like the movie we just slashed the seat. I miss the drive-in.

Re:Times change

[SJHillman]

Your car's seat must have been pretty uncomfortable after a few bad movies.

Re:To be Expected

[slim]

his right to bare arms

He wore short sleeves?

Re:Maybe same old 'leave your guns at entrance' ru

[SJHillman]

Of course. Everyone commits felonies, but only the real hardened criminals commit misdemeanors. Grand Theft Auto was a great game, but there was way too much jaywalking in it so I wouldn't let my kids play it.

Re:Get ready

[Anne_Nonymous]

>> Pat downs and body scanners are coming to the movie theaters.

So theater security via security theater then?

Re:God Bless America

[Anonymous Coward]

Bet they all were talking during the movie.

Seriously, funny?

12 people die, and many other injured and you think this is modded f'ing funny.