14 Dead, 50 Hurt In Mass Shooting Inside Aurora Movie Theater

**Pete** · 07-20-2012, 05:00

14 Dead, 50 Hurt In Mass Shooting Inside Aurora Movie Theater

Well, this sucks. Lots of us know folks in that area.

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news...26/detail.html

"AURORA, Colo. -- An overnight shooting inside a movie theater near the Aurora Mall has killed 14 people and injured at least 50 others, according to police officers at the scene................. "

glebo · 07-20-2012, 05:39

Damn unbelievable, what the hell is going on with people these days???

Incredible.

Prayers and well wishes to the victims and families...damn...

BigJimCalhoun · 07-20-2012, 05:57

When I get to work I will know if anyone I know lost a loved one.

mud slinger · 07-20-2012, 05:58

It's a shame that people take the lives of innocent people who mean no harm to others. Some of these I'm sure are teenagers and young adults being that Batman was being released this morning.

tonyz · 07-20-2012, 06:09

Geographically, that mall is a fairly short distance from Littleton, CO and Columbine HS - for such nice suburban areas - those areas sure have experienced more than their share of tragedies. Prayers out for families. I've been to both locations, albeit some time ago, damn.

**Pete** · 07-20-2012, 06:14

Aurora, Colorado Movie Theater Shooting: 12 Dead

http://abcnews.go.com/US/mass-shooti...2#.UAlLSXC7HJx

"A lone gunman burst into a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., at a midnight showing of the latest Batman film, "The Dark Knight Rises," and opened fire, killing at least 12 people and injuring at least 50, police said.

James Holmes, 24, of North Aurora, was apprehended at the scene clad in a bullet-proof vest and riot helmet. ................"

Destrier · 07-20-2012, 06:37

Just does not appear to be enough sheepdogs left in America.

tonyz · 07-20-2012, 06:46

We need more citizens like Samuel Williams, 71, from Ocala. Remember the patron of the internet cafe that defended himself, and other innocents, against armed robbers.

IMO, it won't be long before the left politicizes this tragedy.

Unapologetic Soldier · 07-23-2012, 07:42

The suspect, James Holmes needs to be made an example of. A clear message needs to be sent to any would be shooters of unarmed civilians in our Country. James Holmes should be put on a stage inside a world arena (such as a NFL stadium) viewed by his fellow countrymen and women. The event would be covered by television, radio and internet broadcasting. With every family and friend of the deceased or injured standing in line to get their 30 seconds with him.

I have a feeling if we stopped being so politically correct and started treating the pigs who comment these vile crimes with the same respect and dignity that they treated their victims; we would have a lot less of them so eager to cause undue harm to others.

GratefulCitizen · 07-23-2012, 07:47

I will not speak nor write the name of the shooter.
In time, he can be referred to simply as "murderer" and by a DOC number.

Let him be tried, punished, and forgotten.

Rather than focus on the shooter let us shine a light on a few heroes.
I'll raise a glass tonight to 3 of them: Jon Blunk, Matt McQuinn and Alex Teves.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nati...icle-1.1119395

Rest in peace, heroes.

DIYPatriot · 07-23-2012, 08:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by GratefulCitizen

I will not speak nor write the name of the shooter.
In time, he can be referred to simply as "murderer" and by a DOC number.

Let him be tried, punished, and forgotten.

Rather than focus on the shooter let us shine a light on a few heroes.
I'll raise a glass tonight to 3 of them: Jon Blunk, Matt McQuinn and Alex Teves.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nati...icle-1.1119395

Rest in peace, heroes.

Thank you for posting this. As I read that article my blood boiled and not just because I'm enraged by the murderer, but because America lost good people - people that are not afraid to face the wolf in order to protect the flock even when the outcome means they must sacrifice their own life. Tonight, I'll raise a glass with you - to the heroes! Jon Blunk, Matt McQuinn and Alex Teves! Greater love hath no man...