Alleged gunman James Holmes entered a midnight showing of the Batman film "The Dark Knight Rises" and opened fire.
Young, white male terrorist, desperate for attention, acted out a scene from
new BATMAN movie, shooting dozens of moviegoers.
Law enforcement officials have identified James Holmes, 24, as the alleged gunman in Friday's shooting inside a movie theater in Aurora, Colo. during a midnight premiere of "The Dark Knight Rises."
Holmes, who lived in an apartment complex five miles from the theater, was taken into custody near his car behind the theater after the attack. The Washington Post reports that the shooter wore a gas mask and set of at least one gas canister before opening fire on the crowd. It is believed that he was armed with a shotgun, a rifle and two handguns.
At least 12 people are dead - 10 who died at the theater and two who where taken to a local hospital where they died as a result of their wounds. Dozens more are injured and some remain in critical condition. Authorities say the death toll could increase.
President Obama and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney both expressed their condolences to the victims. Obama said on Friday that he was "shocked and saddened by the horrific and tragic shooting" and has canceled his scheduled campaign events.
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