Shooting in Colorado Theater

KBLEE · Jul 20, 2012, 04:16 AM

14 dead, 50 hurt in Colorado theater shooting

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AURORA, Colo. — A gunman opened fire early Friday at a movie theater in a Denver suburb, killing 14 people and leaving at least 50 other injured, Aurora Police Chief Dan Oates said.

The shooting occurred during a showing of the latest Batman movie “The Dark Knight Rises,” police said.

The violence erupted about 12:30 a.m. MDT as the gunman stood at the front of one of the Century 16 theaters at the Aurora Mall.

“Witnesses tell us he released some sort of canister. They heard a hissing sound and some gas emerged and the gunman opened fire,” Oates said at a news conference.

My thoughts and prayers go out to those touched by this senseless tragedy...

IntenselyOrange · Jul 20, 2012, 05:39 AM

Simply horrendous. Pretty predictable that an act like this would happen at some point, but still a tragedy.

DaytonIllini · Jul 20, 2012, 06:15 AM

Terrible.

I think I'll wait for the DVD on this one.

illinicb · Jul 20, 2012, 07:38 AM

I have nieces who live in the area who are unharmed, but it scared the heck out of me when I saw the headline. I will keep the families of those that were killed and injured in my prayers. Random acts of violence are still hard for me to digest even though they happen every day.

On a somewhat unrelated note, was I the only one that was wondering what kids described as six and eight years old as well as infants were doing at a movie theater at midnight?

DanvIllini · Jul 20, 2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by illinicb

On a somewhat unrelated note, was I the only one that was wondering what kids described as six and eight years old as well as infants were doing at a movie theater at midnight?

Its awful! I hate going to public places and see infants with pop! in a bottle or chips. A lot of people should not have kids.... some of those people have lots.

Mix Tape · Jul 20, 2012, 08:18 AM

A civilized society would have this maggot executed by Monday.

Sure Shot · Jul 20, 2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mix Tape

A civilized society would have this maggot executed by Monday.

Oh boy...

Mix Tape · Jul 20, 2012, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Sure Shot

Oh boy...

oh yes

KBLEE · Jul 20, 2012, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Mix Tape

A civilized society would have this maggot executed by Monday.

I don't think civilized is the word you were looking for...

Sure Shot · Jul 20, 2012, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Mix Tape

oh yes

Well apparently the incivility of killing people is a one-way street.

danielb927 · Jul 20, 2012, 09:51 AM

Having been at the premiere last night, I can still only imagine how frightening, hectic, and afterwards shocking it must have been.

IlliniAmy · Jul 20, 2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by illinicb

On a somewhat unrelated note, was I the only one that was wondering what kids described as six and eight years old as well as infants were doing at a movie theater at midnight?

It's summer time; no school. It was a movie premiere. If that's something that family found to be a fun experience to share, I can't blame them.

IlliniRunIn07 · Jul 20, 2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by IlliniAmy

It's summer time; no school. It was a movie premiere. If that's something that family found to be a fun experience to share, I can't blame them.

I think it was reported that the youngest victim who was taken to the hospital was three months old. I'm not one to judge parents, but that seems a bit ridiculous. Couldn't find a baby sitter, so let's take the baby to a theater at midnight instead of waiting a day or two? I just don't see any parent of the year awards in that scenario.

But that's beside the point. This tragedy literally made me feel nauseated, and that does not happen often with me over a news story. Lethal injection wouldn't be punishment enough.

Mix Tape · Jul 20, 2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Sure Shot

Well apparently the incivility of killing people is a one-way street.

Advanced persons understand there is a very distinct difference between killing people and an execution.

IntenselyOrange · Jul 20, 2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mix Tape

Advanced persons understand there is a very distinct difference between killing people and an execution.

Not the proper thread. Start a different one if you'd like to debate the merits of various forms of killing people.

Sure Shot · Jul 20, 2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by IntenselyOrange

Not the proper thread. Start a different one if you'd like to debate the merits of various forms of killing people.

Oh come on, let's have a go.

Execution is barbaric, below the dignity of civilized people, and every first-world country agrees except America.

Mix Tape · Jul 20, 2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by IntenselyOrange

Not the proper thread. Start a different one if you'd like to debate the merits of various forms of killing people.

Whatever you say boss

DaytonIllini · Jul 20, 2012, 11:36 AM

ABC blamed the Tea Party already.

Apparently this guy has a PhD.

Sure Shot · Jul 20, 2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DaytonIllini

ABC blamed the Tea Party already.

Where? Link?

DaytonIllini · Jul 20, 2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sure Shot

Where? Link?

http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/...on-129568.html

subsequent apology at end of that article.

illinifan31 · Jul 20, 2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DaytonIllini

ABC blamed the Tea Party already.

Apparently this guy has a PhD.

Just read that he was a Med School student in the process of dropping out.

pizzaman · Jul 20, 2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by illinifan31

Just read that he was a Med School student in the process of dropping out.

And he won't be readmitted.

ilphotog · Jul 20, 2012, 01:37 PM

Whats sad in a way is you can predict what just about every news organization will do when something like this happens. Bring out the tragedy temptlet.

1. Add the breaking news banner
2. Come up with a name for the incident
3. Cue shocking images with haunting music
4. Have the anchors look shocked, and be over sensitive
5. Get on speed dial and call up all the experts
6. Start a pool on how quick the different interest groups start championing their cause
7. Have people on who will over react and call for massive changes, before all the facts are in.
8. Replay victims interviews over and over
9. Show the initial Police press conference, and have reporters ask lots of stupid questions. IMO They should just have the police announce a statement early on, then in time have a PC with reporters.
10. Have people like Nancy Grace devote hours of nonsense dribble for days on end about the incident.

Botb9 · Jul 20, 2012, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ilphotog

Whats sad in a way is you can predict what just about every news organization will do when something like this happens. Bring out the tragedy temptlet.

1. Add the breaking news banner
2. Come up with a name for the incident
3. Cue shocking images with haunting music
4. Have the anchors look shocked, and be over sensitive
5. Get on speed dial and call up all the experts
6. Start a pool on how quick the different interest groups start championing their cause
7. Have people on who will over react and call for massive changes, before all the facts are in.
8. Replay victims interviews over and over
9. Show the initial Police press conference, and have reporters ask lots of stupid questions. IMO They should just have the police announce a statement early on, then in time have a PC with reporters.
10. Have people like Nancy Grace devote hours of nonsense dribble for days on end about the incident.

And in the end, glorify the shooter as an anti-hero, setting up the next psychopath who wants to get his name on CNN.

illinicb · Jul 20, 2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ilphotog

Whats sad in a way is you can predict what just about every news organization will do when something like this happens. Bring out the tragedy temptlet.

1. Add the breaking news banner
2. Come up with a name for the incident
3. Cue shocking images with haunting music
4. Have the anchors look shocked, and be over sensitive
5. Get on speed dial and call up all the experts
6. Start a pool on how quick the different interest groups start championing their cause
7. Have people on who will over react and call for massive changes, before all the facts are in.
8. Replay victims interviews over and over
9. Show the initial Police press conference, and have reporters ask lots of stupid questions. IMO They should just have the police announce a statement early on, then in time have a PC with reporters.
10. Have people like Nancy Grace devote hours of nonsense dribble for days on end about the incident.

I don't know that it is sad that you can predict it, but in general every news story good or bad has some kind of formula. I don't know that there is anything wrong with that. Keeping it to sports for a moment, every announcment of a new hire is essentially the same. Every pre-game and post game media coverage is the same. It may be predictable, but I don't know that it makes it bad or wrong.

Not sure what the #6 is in your list. What interest groups are there at a mass murder?

BTW, speaking of the media and predictability, is there anything more predictable than ESPN?

Jul 20, 2012, 06:15 AM	#3
DaytonIllini Posts: 14,906	Terrible. I think I'll wait for the DVD on this one. __________________ "To forbid us anything is to make us have a mind for it." Michel Eyquem de Montaigne

Jul 20, 2012, 07:38 AM	#4
illinicb Location: Northbrook Posts: 5,755	I have nieces who live in the area who are unharmed, but it scared the heck out of me when I saw the headline. I will keep the families of those that were killed and injured in my prayers. Random acts of violence are still hard for me to digest even though they happen every day. On a somewhat unrelated note, was I the only one that was wondering what kids described as six and eight years old as well as infants were doing at a movie theater at midnight? __________________ "I could care less" does not mean the same as "I couldn't care less"

Jul 20, 2012, 09:51 AM	#11
danielb927 Orange Krush Class of 2013 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 3,739	Having been at the premiere last night, I can still only imagine how frightening, hectic, and afterwards shocking it must have been. __________________ Illini Pride President 2012-2013 Orange Krush Class of 2013! - Orange Krush Road Trip @ Iowa, Feb. 3, 2010 The views expressed in these posts are solely individual and do not represent the views of any student organizations.

Jul 20, 2012, 11:36 AM	#18
DaytonIllini Posts: 14,906	ABC blamed the Tea Party already. Apparently this guy has a PhD. __________________ "To forbid us anything is to make us have a mind for it." Michel Eyquem de Montaigne

Jul 20, 2012, 05:39 AM	#2
IntenselyOrange Posts: 6,309	Simply horrendous. Pretty predictable that an act like this would happen at some point, but still a tragedy.

Jul 20, 2012, 08:18 AM	#6
Mix Tape Posts: 184	A civilized society would have this maggot executed by Monday.

Jul 20, 2012, 01:37 PM	#23
ilphotog The camera never lies Location: Champaign Posts: 6,201	Whats sad in a way is you can predict what just about every news organization will do when something like this happens. Bring out the tragedy temptlet. 1. Add the breaking news banner 2. Come up with a name for the incident 3. Cue shocking images with haunting music 4. Have the anchors look shocked, and be over sensitive 5. Get on speed dial and call up all the experts 6. Start a pool on how quick the different interest groups start championing their cause 7. Have people on who will over react and call for massive changes, before all the facts are in. 8. Replay victims interviews over and over 9. Show the initial Police press conference, and have reporters ask lots of stupid questions. IMO They should just have the police announce a statement early on, then in time have a PC with reporters. 10. Have people like Nancy Grace devote hours of nonsense dribble for days on end about the incident.