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

Posted by Soulskill on from the rest-in-peace dept.

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."

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  1. Re:how 'bout some gun control... by MickyTheIdiot · · Score: 4, Funny

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

  2. Times change by Farmer+Tim · · Score: 4, Funny

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

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    1. Re:Times change by SJHillman · · Score: 4, Funny

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

  3. Re:To be Expected by slim · · Score: 5, Funny

    his right to bare arms

    He wore short sleeves?

  4. Re:Maybe same old 'leave your guns at entrance' ru by SJHillman · · Score: 4, Funny

    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.

  5. Re:Get ready by Anne_Nonymous · · Score: 5, Funny

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

    So theater security via security theater then?