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Batman US cinema shooting: 12 dead in Colorado Batman US cinema shooting: 12 dead in Colorado
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At least 12 people have been killed and 38 injured in a shooting at a cinema showing the new Batman film near the US city of Denver, Colorado. At least 12 people have been killed and 38 injured in a shooting at a midnight cinema showing of the new Batman film near the US city of Denver, Colorado.
Witnesses said a man wearing a gas mask opened fire after tossing a tear gas canister at a midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises. Witnesses said a man wearing a gas mask opened fire after tossing a tear gas canister in the auditorium as movie-goers watched The Dark Knight Rises.
A 24-year-old man was arrested in a car park nearby in possession of a rifle, handgun and knife. A 24-year-old local man was arrested in a car park nearby in possession of a rifle, handgun and knife.
One other gun was recovered from the theatre, which is in Aurora.One other gun was recovered from the theatre, which is in Aurora.
Police have revised down the death toll from 14. They said about 50 people had been shot, including the deceased.Police have revised down the death toll from 14. They said about 50 people had been shot, including the deceased.
FBI sources named the gunman as Aurora resident James Holmes. They said no terrorism link had been established.FBI sources named the gunman as Aurora resident James Holmes. They said no terrorism link had been established.
Child casualtiesChild casualties
US President Barack Obama has spoken of his shock at the incident, which began at about 00:30 local time (06:30 GMT) at the Century 16 cinema complex.US President Barack Obama has spoken of his shock at the incident, which began at about 00:30 local time (06:30 GMT) at the Century 16 cinema complex.
The suspect told police explosives were at his home.The suspect told police explosives were at his home.
Police chief Dan Oates told reporters that an apartment block in the north of Aurora had been evacuated as they investigated that information.Police chief Dan Oates told reporters that an apartment block in the north of Aurora had been evacuated as they investigated that information.
He said the shooting was "a horrific event".He said the shooting was "a horrific event".
"Witnesses tell us he released some sort of canister," he added. "They heard a hissing sound and some gas emerged and the gunman opened fire."Witnesses tell us he released some sort of canister," he added. "They heard a hissing sound and some gas emerged and the gunman opened fire.
"The shooting apparently went on for some time.""The shooting apparently went on for some time."
Ten people were killed at the cinema and two others died later in hospital of their wounds.Ten people were killed at the cinema and two others died later in hospital of their wounds.
  • A three-month-old baby is among 21 people being treated for gunshot wounds at the University of Colorado hospital, with the oldest victim 45
  • Twelve people, aged from 16 to 31, with gunshot wounds ranging from minor to critical were taken to the Medical Center of Aurora
  • Six victims, the youngest of whom was six years old, were at Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Seven victims, one in a critical condition, were taken to the Denver Health hospital
  • A four-month-old baby was among 22 people treated for gunshot wounds at the University of Colorado hospital
  • Twelve people with gunshot wounds ranging from minor to critical were taken to the Medical Center of Aurora
  • Six victims, the youngest six years old, were at Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Seven victims, one in a critical condition, were taken to the Denver Health hospital
Many ambulances attended the scene.Many ambulances attended the scene.
One witness said a man in a bullet-proof vest and riot helmet had been "slowly making his way up the stairs and just firing - picking random people".One witness said a man in a bullet-proof vest and riot helmet had been "slowly making his way up the stairs and just firing - picking random people".
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Another witness, Chayyiel Jackson, told the BBC: "During the first action scene in the movie, on the right side a dude came in all blacked out, with a black mask. At first we thought it was part of the movie event.Another witness, Chayyiel Jackson, told the BBC: "During the first action scene in the movie, on the right side a dude came in all blacked out, with a black mask. At first we thought it was part of the movie event.
"He threw tear gas across the crowd and after that people started to panic. He pulled out a rifle and started shooting."He threw tear gas across the crowd and after that people started to panic. He pulled out a rifle and started shooting.
"I was wondering if this was real life or a dream.""I was wondering if this was real life or a dream."
Hospital officials said some of the wounded were being treated for the effects of tear gas.Hospital officials said some of the wounded were being treated for the effects of tear gas.
It is reported that some of the shots fired went through the wall and may have hit people in an adjacent auditorium.
Another eyewitness, identified only as Pam, told the BBC: "He fired a canister into the air. It shot it right into the air, then I started to hear the bang, bang, bang of a gun.Another eyewitness, identified only as Pam, told the BBC: "He fired a canister into the air. It shot it right into the air, then I started to hear the bang, bang, bang of a gun.
"I crawled my way through the row. Luckily the exit was close to where I was sitting so I got out pretty fast. I heard more shots as I left.""I crawled my way through the row. Luckily the exit was close to where I was sitting so I got out pretty fast. I heard more shots as I left."
Another eyewitness, Salina Jordan, 19, told the Denver Post she had seen one girl shot in the cheek, and a girl who appeared to be about nine years old with a gunshot wound to the stomach.Another eyewitness, Salina Jordan, 19, told the Denver Post she had seen one girl shot in the cheek, and a girl who appeared to be about nine years old with a gunshot wound to the stomach.
A witness in the next-door theatre told 9News he initially thought live special effects had been laid on by the cinema after hearing loud bangs and seeing smoke.A witness in the next-door theatre told 9News he initially thought live special effects had been laid on by the cinema after hearing loud bangs and seeing smoke.
President Obama said in a statement that he and First Lady Michelle Obama were "shocked and saddened by the horrific and tragic shooting".President Obama said in a statement that he and First Lady Michelle Obama were "shocked and saddened by the horrific and tragic shooting".
He added: "We are committed to bringing whoever was responsible to justice, ensuring the safety of our people, and caring for those who have been wounded. He added: "As we do when confronted by moments of darkness and challenge, we must now come together as one American family."
"As we do when confronted by moments of darkness and challenge, we must now come together as one American family." Plans for Friday night's red carpet premiere of the film on the Champs-Elysees in Paris have been cancelled, while media interviews with its stars have been called off.
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