Monday, July 23 2012 6:55 AM EDT2012-07-23 10:55:38 GMT
Authorities say the alleged Colorado theater shooter, James Holmes, was armed with an AR-15 assault rifle and three other weapons.
Authorities say the alleged Colorado theater shooter, James Holmes, was armed with an AR-15 assault rifle and three other weapons. Where do you stand on gun control?
Friday, July 20 2012 6:56 PM EDT2012-07-20 22:56:26 GMT
The president and CEO of Cinemark Theaters said he was "very saddened" by the deadly shootings at a Denver-area midnight showing of "The Dark Night Rises."
The president and CEO of Cinemark Theaters said he was "very saddened" by the deadly shootings at a Denver-area midnight showing of "The Dark Night Rises."
Friday, July 20 2012 6:49 PM EDT2012-07-20 22:49:58 GMT
A man wearing a gas mask and black SWAT gear killed 12 and wounded dozens more inside a crowded movie theater during a midnight showing of the new Batman movie.
A man wearing a gas mask and black SWAT gear killed 12 and wounded dozens more inside a crowded movie theater during a midnight showing of the new Batman movie.
Friday, July 20 2012 1:15 PM EDT2012-07-20 17:15:55 GMT
Click here to see photos from the theater and the gunman's apartment after a deadly mass shooting at a showing of the latest Batman movie, 'Dark Knight Rises,' in Aurora, Colorado.
Click here to see photos from the theater and the gunman's apartment after a deadly mass shooting at a showing of the latest Batman movie, 'Dark Knight Rises,' in Aurora, Colorado.
Friday, July 20 2012 12:32 PM EDT2012-07-20 16:32:56 GMT
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The first videos from the aftermath of the shooting at the premiere of "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, Co. have appeared on social media sites. One YouTube video, posted by user tiltwolfe shows customers
The first videos from the aftermath of the shooting at the premiere of "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, Co. have appeared on social media sites. One YouTube video, posted by user tiltwolfe shows customers
There was a mass shooting at a movie theater in suburban Denver, and at least 12 people are now reportedly dead.
There was a mass shooting at a movie theater in suburban Denver, and at least 12 people are now reportedly dead.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. -
Police agencies have increased security at theaters across the U.S. after a gunman shot 71 people -- at least 12 fatally -- during the premiere of "The Dark Knight Rises" early Friday.
Hours after the shooting rampage in Colorado, fans of the "Batman" films found an unchanged schedule of shows at the AMC Colonial 18 theaters in Gwinnett County. Company officials told FOX 5 that steeper security is in place. Costumes, masks and fake weapons -- traditional for an opening weekend -- are no longer permitted at the theater.
AMC released a statement saying, "We are deeply saddened by the Aurora tragedy. Movie going is part of our social fabric and this senseless act shakes us to our core. We're reinforcing our security procedures with our theater teams - which we cannot discuss for safety reasons."
At one theater in Lithonia, Ga., fans said they had heard about the shooting, but didn't let the tragedy deter them from going to the movie.
Moviegoer Maurice Norris said that he didn't notice anything unusual in the audience's mood.
"People seemed to be enjoying themselves -- laughing, talking, sad at the sad parts. It seemed about the same as usual," said Norris.
Police are stepping up patrols in the metro area cinemas as a precaution against any copycat events.
DeKalb County Public Safety Director William Miller said that he met with theater managers on Friday. He said that he reassured them that officers were there to provide resources in case of emergencies.
Atlanta Police Department Chief George Turner issued a statement saying: "At this time, we are not aware of any ongoing or immediate threats to movie theaters. We are in constant contact with the FBI, and if that changes we would immediately act to notify theater owners and patrons and provide extra security. We have a working relationship with private security agencies in the City of Atlanta, and will certainly assist them with any requests for extra security or patrols to ensure the safety and peace-of-mind of their patrons. We are saddened and disturbed by what transpired in Colorado and our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families, as well as the law enforcement and rescue personnel dealing with the aftermath."
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:09 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:09:05 GMT
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:53:02 GMT
Security will be tight and traffic will be messy around the Morehouse College campus on Sunday. President Barack Obama will address graduates at the college's commencement ceremony.
Security will be tight and traffic will be messy around the Morehouse College campus on Sunday. President Barack Obama will address graduates at the college's commencement ceremony.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:59:14 GMT
Who wants to a millionaire? How about 600 times over?
Who wants to a millionaire? How about 600 times over? The already gigantic Powerball jackpot for this Saturday night's drawing has risen again, hitting $600 million at noon on Friday—which is the highest in the history of the game.
