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FeaturesAfter last night’s tragic mass movie theater shooting during The Dark Knight Rises in Colorado, musicians, celebrities, politicians, and athletes have taken to Twitter to react and spread the heartbreaking news.
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Morgan Freeman plays the role of Lucius Fox in the Christopher Nolan-directed Batman franchise.
R.I.P to the 12 people that got killed in midnight from Batman – Dark Knight Rises premiere in Colorado…
— Morgan Freeman (@MoorganFreeman) July 20, 2012
Also Paris premiere of Batman was cancelled. Sources says 12-14 Dead and 36-50 Injured from yesterday. #RIP
— Morgan Freeman (@MoorganFreeman) July 20, 2012
The White House including a statement from President Obama.
President Obama: “All of us must have the people of Aurora in our thoughts & prayers” Full statement: on.wh.gov/h1AT
— The White House (@whitehouse) July 20, 2012
My heart goes out to everyone who was affected by the shooting in Colorado early this morning. Such a tragedy. Sending prayers to all.
— Lea Michele (@msleamichele) July 20, 2012
So saddened to hear of the tragic theatre shooting last night in Aurora, Colorado. Sending my prayers to the victims and their families.
— Justin Timberlake(@jtimberlake) July 20, 2012
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) July 20, 2012
My heart goes out to everyone who was affected by the shooting in Colorado early this morning. I’m praying for you ALL!
— KhloéKardashianOdom (@KhloeKardashian) July 20, 2012
The news from Aurora is just plain tragic. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. Such a senseless, evil act.
— josh groban (@joshgroban) July 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families in Aurora, Colorado.
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) July 20, 2012
Feel so heartbroken for the families affected in #Aurora. At a loss for words… I am so sorry. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
— soleil moon frye (@moonfrye) July 20, 2012
My heart goes out to the friends and family of the victims of the Colorado theater shooting. They’re in our prayers. – ZS
— Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) July 20, 2012
My heart breaks for the victims, families and community of the Aurora shootings. My thoughts and prayers are with you all…
— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) July 20, 2012
my thoughts and prayers r w/ those who lost their lives in the Colorado tragedy and their loved ones que Dios los bendiga
— Pitbull (@Pitbull) July 20, 2012
I’m terribly sad to hear about what happened in Aurora, Co. last night, my thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this tragedy.
— zooey deschanel (@ZooeyDeschanel) July 20, 2012
praying for the victims of #Aurora
— Randy Jackson (@YO_RANDYJACKSON) July 20, 2012
Prayers for the people of Aurora, CO during this extremely difficult time. People everywhere show your loved ones LOVE everyday!
— FLO RIDA (@official_flo) July 20, 2012
My heart goes out to the families involved in the horrific tragedy in Aurora Colorado. I just can’t believe it,
— Cobie Smulders (@CobieSmulders) July 20, 2012
my thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families in Colorado during this most troublesome time. :\ such senselessness.
— deadmau5 (@deadmau5) July 20, 2012
I just don’t understand y. Prayers to the family/friends. Gunman kills 12 at ‘Dark Knight Rises’ screening in Colorado latimes.com/news/nation/na…
— Amber Patrice Riley (@MsAmberPRiley) July 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families in Aurora, Colorado today.
— Matthew Morrison (@Matt_Morrison) July 20, 2012
My thoughts & prayers go out to the family members of the people that lost their lives at the Batman Movie screening in Aurora, Colorado
— Reggie Bush (@reggie_bush) July 20, 2012
All my thoughts are with the victims & victims families in Colorado. So incredibly sad & senseless.
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) July 20, 2012
My love & prayers are with all the families that have been affected by the horrible, unspeakable torment from last nights shooting! #BeKind
— Julianne Hough (@juliannehough) July 20, 2012
All my prayers to the Aurora tragedy victims and their families. Is feeling safe a thing of the past? Wow…God Bless.
— Wayne Brady (@waynebrady) July 20, 2012
Heartbreaking to read witnesses in Aurora say they first thought the shooting and gas was an elaborate, in-theater extension of the movie.
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) July 20, 2012
Chills & tears watching coverage of #Aurora shootings. Praying for the innocent lives lost & those in hospital. What a tragedy.
— Giuliana Rancic (@GiulianaRancic) July 20, 2012
My heart goes out to all the people affected in the Aurora, CO shooting. May God be with that town and their families…
— Eva Longoria (@EvaLongoria) July 20, 2012
Praying for those affected in #Aurora. Tragic beyond all belief. God bless you.
— Carson Daly (@CarsonDaly) July 20, 2012
Colorado Shooting Aftermath Caught On Tape! perez.ly/SLlT1n So awful.
— Perez Hilton (@PerezHilton) July 20, 2012
No. Colorado shooting. My heart aches. Prayers for the victims and families.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) July 20, 2012
So u telling me I can’t even feel safe at the movies now!!? SMH. My prayers goes out to all the families involved in Aurora, Colorado.
— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 20, 2012
Its just not fair that innocent people have to lose their lives over someone’s selfish stupidity acts! My stomach is hurting over this
— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 20, 2012
Our thoughts & prayers go out to those involved in the Aurora, CO shooting.
— Karmin (@karminmusic) July 20, 2012
Praying for the victims and families of those involved in the shooting in Colorado. My heart is broken. So awful. God Bless…
— Jessica Simpson (@JessicaSimpson) July 20, 2012
God help the families of the victims in the Colorado mass shooting this morning.So tired of evil like this existing in the world
— OneRepublic (@OneRepublic) July 20, 2012
I am so overwhelmed by the horrific events in Colorado. So sad for the victims and their families. Sending love and prayers. #aurora
— Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles) July 20, 2012
Woke up to the AWFUL news of the shooting in Auroro, Colorado and it sickens me to my core! My prayers go out to the victims families.
— Chris Daughtry (@CHRIS_Daughtry) July 20, 2012
My thoughts & prayers go out to those affected by the Aurora, CO tragedy. Such a senseless & cowardly act.
— nathan followill (@doctorfollowill) July 20, 2012
In shock reading about what happened at the theater in Aurora, CO… Could have been any of us. My heart is heavy for everyone affected.
— Hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) July 20, 2012
Just got home late last night. Our hearts & prayers go out to the families of the Aurora theater shooting. Heartbreaking. -is
— The Fray (@TheFray) July 20, 2012
Thank you so much to everyone that came out today. Unbelievable turn out. We would have met you all, but they made us stop due…
— Hot Chelle Rae (@HotChelleRae) July 20, 2012
To weather and safety… I am floored …. All our thoughts and prayers are with the families that fell victim to the inhumane acts of….
— Hot Chelle Rae (@HotChelleRae) July 20, 2012
This mornings shooting…. Won’t be thinking of anything else. @ryankfollese
— Hot Chelle Rae (@HotChelleRae) July 20, 2012
“@DontBeTheReason: Praying for all those people that died or were injured at the Dark Night Rises Premier. Rest in Peace.” what happened?!
— Rihanna (@rihanna) July 20, 2012
Horrible to wake up to the news from Colorado. So tragic. Our thoughts are with those injured and the families of those who were killed.
— matchboxtwenty (@MatchboxTwenty) July 20, 2012
We are sickened and saddened at the senseless tragedy in Aurora, CO.Our thoughts are with all those affected by this terrible event.
— Nickelback (@Nickelback) July 20, 2012
R.I.P to the people that got killed in midnight from Batman – Dark Knight Rises premiere in Colorado… #theatershooting
— Wiz Khalifa (@TheWizKhalifa) July 20, 2012
WTF RT @cnnbrk: Police: 14 people killed, 50 others hurt in early morning shooting at Aurora, Colorado, theater on.cnn.com/NCDwzT
— Big Boi of OUTKAST (@BigBoi) July 20, 2012
Guns are not it. Prayers for the people affected by the craziness in Colorado.
— Estelle (@EstelleDarlings) July 20, 2012
Devastated by the Colorado movie theatre killings. My heart hurts. cnn.com/2012/07/20/us/…
— Janelle Monae (@JanelleMonae) July 20, 2012
this is so sad and crazy 9news.com/video/9newsonl… mass shooting at batman movie tonight in colorado.. 14+ dead, 50+ injured as of now
— Bun B (@BunBTrillOG) July 20, 2012
Not happy about the babies being lost. Toronto, Chicago, & Colorado!
— Ghostface Killah (@GhostfaceKillah) July 20, 2012
Prayers for the people in Colorado…. Much luv from Texas
— Paul Wall (@paulwallbaby) July 20, 2012
I am deeply sorry for anyone involved in the Colorado shootings. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
— jessica szohr (@iamjessicaszohr) July 20, 2012
Aurora -still trying to wrap my brain around how an evening at the movies ends in a massacre.HEARTBREAKING.
— Gayle King (@GayleKing) July 20, 2012
The news of the horrific tragedy in Aurora literally takes me breath away. All thoughts and prayers are with victims and their families.
— Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore) July 20, 2012
My heart and prayers go out to the folks in Aurora, CO.I’m so sorry this has happened.I don’t understand it.
— Reba McEntire (@reba) July 20, 2012
At times this can be a really crazy world we live in and at times all we can do is pray. Saddened by the unnecessary loss. #Prayers #Aurora
— Dulé Hill (@DuleHill) July 20, 2012
Heartbroken for the family’s dealing with this horrible violent act in Colorado! Saying prayers #theatershooting
— Hilary Duff (@HilaryDuff) July 20, 2012
Our hearts go out to the victims& family members in Colorado shootings
— Larry King(@kingsthings) July 20, 2012
my thoughts and prayers are with the people in Colorado and all of their loved ones
— Kendra Wilkinson (@KendraWilkinson) July 20, 2012
My heart goes out to all the families who are suffering today in colorado in the wake of such a senseless tragedy…Praying for you…
— Kris Jenner (@KrisJenner) July 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the shooting last night in Colorado. This news is so sad.
— Nick Jonas(@nickjonas) July 20, 2012
Saying a prayer for #Aurora. So sad to hear the news, u r all in my thoughts
— Ashley Tisdale (@ashleytisdale) July 20, 2012
Goodness gracious… Aurora, Colorado. Those affected by this unthinkable massacre are so heavy on my heart & mind today.
— JoJo(@JoJoistheway) July 20, 2012
I’d like to take a moment & send a prayer to the families of the Aurora shooting. Its tragic & I’m in shock & disbelief. #stopTheViolence
— Christina Milian (@CMilianOfficial) July 20, 2012
why? what is wrong with us? too tragic and heartbreaking.Gunman kills 12 in Colorado movie theater cnn.com/2012/07/20/us/… #cnn
— moby (@thelittleidiot) July 20, 2012
We are overwhelmed with grief at the senseless violence and evil in Colorado. God be with those that suffer and grieve.
— JARS OF CLAY (@jarsofclay) July 20, 2012
Waking up and then hearing what happened in Colorado made my mood take an instant turn. Some people are just evil. 12 dead. So heartbreaking
— Dia Frampton (@DiaFramps) July 20, 2012
My prayers go out to the victims and families of the Colorado theater shooting. 🙏 #justicewillbeserved
— NiC0LE P0LiZZi (@snooki) July 20, 2012
My thoughts & prayers go out to all the families of the victims of the senseless crime in Colorado. As a father, I’m devastated to hear…
— Mario Lopez (@MarioLopezExtra) July 20, 2012
…such a tragedy occur. Going to hug my daughter a little tighter tonight… God bless
— Mario Lopez (@MarioLopezExtra) July 20, 2012
This shooting in Colorado is beyond horrific. Such upsetting news.
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) July 20, 2012
Unbelievable. RT @CNN: Batman shooting massacre: Gunman, identified as James Holmes, kills 12 in Colorado movie … tmi.me/tMdIC
— Shane West (@shanewest_1) July 20, 2012
Senseless act of violence results in the tragic death of innocent people. Prayers go out to the families of Aurora, Colorado.
— David Boreanaz (@David_Boreanaz) July 20, 2012
Listening to the radio coverage re: the Colorado movie theatre shooting. So devastating for the families.
— Haylie Duff (@HaylieK) July 20, 2012
Feeling sad, angry, numb…sending Love, Light & Healing to everyone affected by the tragedy in Aurora, Colorado.
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) July 20, 2012
Shocked by the shootings in Colorado. My heart goes out to all of the victims and their families. please tell your dear ones they are loved.
— Kunal Nayyar (@kunalnayyar) July 20, 2012
what devastating news to wake up to. my heart is with everyone involved in the Aurora #theatershooting. what the world needs now is…
— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) July 20, 2012
My heart goes out to all the victims in Colorado. This is just insane. “@AP: Police chief says 14 dead in Colorado theater shooting..-BW”
— Harry Shum Jr (@iharryshum) July 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the victims & families of those affected by the shooting in Aurora last night. What absolute terror.
— Eve Torres (@EveMarieTorres) July 20, 2012
“@BBCBreaking: Masked gunman opened fire & set off device at Batman premiere in Colorado bbc.in/Mpw1Mc” #tragedy #Aurora unreal..
— Eliza Dushku (@elizadushku) July 20, 2012
My heart&those of many go out to the victims of #Aurora shooting last night.WHF is our world coming to?Pls,pls we must change.Seriously.
— ian somerhalder (@iansomerhalder) July 20, 2012
Hearts and Prayers to all affected by the craziness in Colorado.
— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) July 20, 2012
a mad man has shattered lives forever in Colorado To everyone who helped folks get to safety in that theatre THANK YOU for your bravery
— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) July 20, 2012
My sincerest condolences to the victims and families in Colorado. So sad, so mindless.
— oliviamunn (@oliviamunn) July 20, 2012
Colorado omg.. Praying for the families…this is sick
— Kaley Cuoco (@KaleyCuoco) July 20, 2012
So sad. At least 12 dead, at least 50 injured in shooting at Colorado movie theater. Here’s an update: bit.ly/NmTCz1
— Sway Calloway (@RealSway) July 20, 2012
My prayers go out to the victims and there families in the Aurora Colorado theatre shooting.. So sad
— Deena Nicole Cortese (@DeenaNicoleMTV) July 20, 2012
My heart & prayers go out to the victims, families & survivors in Aurora, Colorado last night. It’s so tragic, sad & p… say.ly/Knj3ND3
— Shannon Elizabeth (@ShannonElizab) July 20, 2012
My heart goes out to all the parents and friends of the lovely people in Colorado please stop close your eyes and say a prayer for them !
— David Hasselhoff (@DavidHasselhoff) July 20, 2012
My heart goes 2 all the victims families in colorado. No one should have to go thru that. When r we gonna get guns removed in this country?!
— John Leguizamo (@JohnLeguizamo) July 20, 2012
My prayers and thoughts go out to the victims in Colorado.#prayersaregoingup!
— Tia Mowry (@TiaMowry) July 20, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families involved in the recent shooting in Colorado.
— Ralph Lauren (@RalphLauren) July 20, 2012
I pray 4 HEALING, RECOVERY, STRENGTH among other Graces Father, 4 those victims in the Aurora Movies shooting in CO. The families included!
— Brian Dawkins (@BrianDawkins) July 20, 2012
Just heard the tragic news out of Colorado last night. Thoughts go out to the victims and their family & friends. Hug your loved ones.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) July 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of Aurora, Colorado may the lord by with you and your families! 🙏🙏🙏
— DeVier Posey (@DPo8) July 20, 2012
Thinking abt everyone in Colorado..
— Erin Andrews (@ErinAndrews) July 20, 2012
praying for the people of Aurora, Colorado.
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) July 20, 2012
Do we need to go through metal detectors just to see a movie – What is happening to our society? Prayers to Colorado and the world xK
— Kelly Cutrone (@peoplesrev) July 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the horrific shooting in Colorado.My best, Bill
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) July 20, 2012
Colorado. So much pain. So much suffering.Sorrow without end.
— Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) July 20, 2012
My heart and thoughts goes out to the victims, their families, and the entire Aurora, Colorado community.
— Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) July 20, 2012
My heart and prayers go out to all the victims and families in Aurora, Colorado this morning.
— Paula Deen (@Paula_Deen) July 20, 2012
Heard about the Colorado tragedy. My thoughts & prayers go out to the families and everybody affected.
— Ty Pennington (@typennington) July 20, 2012
Please light a candle for those who died in Aurora, Co and hug your loved ones even tighter tonight.
— Julie Chen(@JulieChen) July 20, 2012
My thoughts and sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of the victims in Aurora, Colorado. It’s such a senseless tragedy.
— Cesar Millan (@cesarmillan) July 20, 2012
My heart goes out to all of the people affected by the shooting in Aurora, CO.So incredibly sad and tragic.
— Brad Goreski (@mrbradgoreski) July 20, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the senseless tragedy in #Aurora, Colorado, and their families
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) July 20, 2012
What a horrible situation in Colorado. Thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families. #theatershooting
— Herman Cain (@THEHermanCain) July 20, 2012
Having lived in Denver, my thoughts and prayers are with the people of Aurora today. May God continue to bring you comfort. #theatershooting
— Condoleezza Rice (@CondoleezzaRice) July 20, 2012
Callista and I send our thoughts and prayers to the shooting victims & their families in Aurora, Colorado.
— Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) July 20, 2012
My heart goes out to those affected by the tragic shooting in Colorado. The victims and their families are in my prayers.
— MicheleBachmann (@MicheleBachmann) July 20, 2012
Thoughts and prayers with everyone in Aurora, Colorado. It’s such a horrific tragedy. I don’t understand what makes people do such evil.
— Meghan McCain (@McCainBlogette) July 20, 2012
Our hearts go out to the victims of the senseless tragedy in Colorado last night. Words cannot fully express the sorrow.
— MLB (@MLB) July 20, 2012
There is a dark evil, that lurks in the Hearts of men.!My prayers go out to the victims of the Colorado Theatre Killings…#God Loves
— CedEntertainer (@CedEntertainer) July 20, 2012
“This is a day for prayer and reflection,” said the Pres. Of victims & their families he prayed “may the Lord bring them comfort & healing.”
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) July 20, 2012
