Register  |   Log In  |  
Sign up to our weekly newsletter    
Follow us on   
Search   
Forum Home Register for Free! Log In Moderator Tickets FAQ Users Online

Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises

  		Logged in as: Guest
  Printable Version
All Forums >> [On Another Note...] >> News and Hot Topics >> Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises Page: [1] 2 3 4 5   next >   >>
Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 9:32:11 AM   
UTB


Posts: 9049
Joined: 30/9/2005
Horrible stuff - reports coming through that 10 people have been killed in a shooting at Denver screening of TDKR.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18921492

Note: this is the police radio frequency which is currently at the scene: http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?feedId=43




< Message edited by UTB -- 20/7/2012 10:12:14 AM >
Post #: 1
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 9:47:06 AM   
Nexus Wookie


Posts: 2256
Joined: 24/9/2011
From: the Godcity
 Fuck.

Imagine going to the cinema to watch a film, and losing your life over it.

_____________________________

My blog: http://nexuswookie.wordpress.com/

(in reply to UTB)
Post #: 2
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 9:49:21 AM   
UTB


Posts: 9049
Joined: 30/9/2005
I know...


(in reply to Nexus Wookie)
Post #: 3
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 9:58:14 AM   
jon5000


Posts: 1089
Joined: 29/3/2007
From: LA
 Holy gun control, Batman!

Apparently the shooter is wearing a gas mask? Didn't somebody go shooting dressed as the Joker after TDK?

(in reply to UTB)
Post #: 4
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 9:59:21 AM   
Ghidorah

 

Posts: 2660
Joined: 6/10/2005
BBC news report from 30 to 40 were injured and the gunman was wearing a gas mask.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18921492


(in reply to UTB)
Post #: 5
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 10:11:57 AM   
UTB


Posts: 9049
Joined: 30/9/2005
Thanks Ghidorah - have edited the original post with this link in it.

(in reply to Ghidorah)
Post #: 6
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 10:20:56 AM   
Hobbitonlass


Posts: 11635
Joined: 30/9/2005
From: Westeros
 That's horrific and sickening

That's taken my excitement off going to see it today knowing that these people were probably excited at seeing it and then had that happen, awful, awful news

_____________________________

Come join in the Photo competition http://www.empireonline.com/forum/tm.asp?m=3116407&mpage=1&key=

(in reply to UTB)
Post #: 7
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 10:28:25 AM   
Rob


Posts: 2434
Joined: 30/9/2005

quote:

ORIGINAL: Hobbitonlass

That's horrific and sickening

That's taken my excitement off going to see it today knowing that these people were probably excited at seeing it and then had that happen, awful, awful news


That's my thoughts as well. These people have been waiting years for this and yet it's ended with a truly appalling tragedy. Terrible news.


_____________________________

Same thing happened to me when I played Neil Armstrong in Moonshot. They found me in an alley in Burbank trying to re-enter the earth's atmosphere in an old refrigerator box.

(in reply to Hobbitonlass)
Post #: 8
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 10:28:56 AM   
squeezyrider

 

Posts: 202
Joined: 1/5/2006
It's really awful, feels very personal as well. I've always felt a bit vulnerable in the cinema, this does not help.

_____________________________

Yorkshire is a place...

Yorkshire is a state of mind.

(in reply to Hobbitonlass)
Post #: 9
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 10:37:15 AM   
steffols


Posts: 7639
Joined: 3/10/2005
From: Jungleland
 14 dead now being reported. Tear gas set off before shooting.

This wasn't a crazed lunatic. This was a planned attack. Horrible, horrible news.

What's making it sound worse is that witnesses thought it was a publicity stunt put on by the cinema at first. To be in such an elated mood that that's the first thing you think, how terrifying.

< Message edited by steffols -- 20/7/2012 10:38:49 AM >

_____________________________

It's midnight in Manhattan, this is no time to get cute, it's a mad dog's promenade,
So walk tall, or baby don't walk at all.

(in reply to squeezyrider)
Post #: 10
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 10:49:33 AM   
jon5000


Posts: 1089
Joined: 29/3/2007
From: LA
quote:

ORIGINAL: steffols

14 dead now being reported. Tear gas set off before shooting.

This wasn't a crazed lunatic. This was a planned attack. Horrible, horrible news.

What's making it sound worse is that witnesses thought it was a publicity stunt put on by the cinema at first. To be in such an elated mood that that's the first thing you think, how terrifying.


I'd wager they're still a crazed lunatic, planned or not!

As somebody else mentioned above, the cinema is such an intimate space isn't it. Truly awful.

(in reply to steffols)
Post #: 11
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 10:59:38 AM   
Sutty


Posts: 3541
Joined: 6/6/2006
From: the front row
 Do they know yet if this is a terrorist based attack or more akin to something like The Columbine Massacre?
This is truly awful. I guess all we can hope for this is that an outstanding offenders are caught soon and, with those already in custody, are dealt with and punished within the full confines of the law.

_____________________________

"Lord, make me your instrument of peace. Where there is hatred, let me bring love.
Where there is darkness, light."

"When you're pushed, killin's as easy as breathin'"

(in reply to jon5000)
Post #: 12
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 11:01:42 AM   
steffols


Posts: 7639
Joined: 3/10/2005
From: Jungleland
quote:

ORIGINAL: jon5000


quote:

ORIGINAL: steffols

14 dead now being reported. Tear gas set off before shooting.

This wasn't a crazed lunatic. This was a planned attack. Horrible, horrible news.

What's making it sound worse is that witnesses thought it was a publicity stunt put on by the cinema at first. To be in such an elated mood that that's the first thing you think, how terrifying.


I'd wager they're still a crazed lunatic, planned or not!

As somebody else mentioned above, the cinema is such an intimate space isn't it. Truly awful.


Well yeah but you know what I mean. This wasn't some guy who cracked because the screening was sold out. This sounds like a planned, coordinated attack. He had some sort of gas (maybe not tear gas), he was wearing body armour and reports are saying he had a few different type of gun. Clearly a fucking nutcase, but a nutcase with a clear mind.

_____________________________

It's midnight in Manhattan, this is no time to get cute, it's a mad dog's promenade,
So walk tall, or baby don't walk at all.

(in reply to jon5000)
Post #: 13
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 11:07:00 AM   
kumar


Posts: 5092
Joined: 2/10/2005

Gah, bracing myself for something about violence in movies and videogames.

I hope they caught this gun man alive. Sick bastard.

_____________________________

"Darth Silas - I love Craig as Bond too. Genius. "- Jackmansgirl 15/7/2008

Last films watched:

The Road - 4/5
Chronicle - 4/5
Twilight Breaking Dawn p1 - 1/5
Warrior - 5/5
Super 8 - 5/5
Paranormal Activity 3 - 3/5
MI 4 - 2/5

(in reply to steffols)
Post #: 14
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 11:13:15 AM   
elab49


Posts: 52031
Joined: 1/10/2005
They're also saying he had explosives at home.

The cinema was a convenience, not a cause. I don't think the cinema violence thing will come into it?


_____________________________

Lips Together and Blow - blogtasticness and Glasgow Film Festival GFF13!

Films watched 2012

Annual Poll 2012 Countdown Started.

(in reply to kumar)
Post #: 15
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 11:15:17 AM   
Rob


Posts: 2434
Joined: 30/9/2005

quote:

ORIGINAL: elab49

They're also saying he had explosives at home.

The cinema was a convenience, not a cause. I don't think the cinema violence thing will come into it?



You're right about the first part but I suspect someone, somewhere will try and spin it.


_____________________________

Same thing happened to me when I played Neil Armstrong in Moonshot. They found me in an alley in Burbank trying to re-enter the earth's atmosphere in an old refrigerator box.

(in reply to elab49)
Post #: 16
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 11:22:16 AM   
Sutty


Posts: 3541
Joined: 6/6/2006
From: the front row
 if you listen carefully you can here The Dailly Mail reporters at their type writers, spinning it that way now with their "ban this filth" headlines. How long before they or someone else likens this tragic incident to something in the movie. Guarantee it.

_____________________________

"Lord, make me your instrument of peace. Where there is hatred, let me bring love.
Where there is darkness, light."

"When you're pushed, killin's as easy as breathin'"

(in reply to Rob)
Post #: 17
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 11:26:04 AM   
Rob


Posts: 2434
Joined: 30/9/2005
Well apparently there are already people calling for all screenings in USA to be suspended.

However, that's according to a user on digital spy who has a friend in America that told her so could be utter b*llocks.

_____________________________

Same thing happened to me when I played Neil Armstrong in Moonshot. They found me in an alley in Burbank trying to re-enter the earth's atmosphere in an old refrigerator box.

(in reply to Sutty)
Post #: 18
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 11:36:08 AM   
jon5000


Posts: 1089
Joined: 29/3/2007
From: LA
quote:

ORIGINAL: Rob

Well apparently there are already people calling for all screenings in USA to be suspended.

However, that's according to a user on digital spy who has a friend in America that told her so could be utter b*llocks.


Doesn't the gunman effectively win even more if that happens?

Arguably he's won already, but the bravest thing America could do is carry on as normal.

I really hope people don't blame the film... but it's almost inevitable isn't it. Man walks into a cinema firing off wearing riot gear and a gas mask... showing a film where the villain purportedly does the same in a fictional US City wearing a gas mask.

(in reply to Rob)
Post #: 19
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 11:50:23 AM   
The Big Guy


Posts: 47
Joined: 29/12/2011
The BBC website is reporting that a nine year old has been shot in the stomach.

I do not want to live on this planet anymore.

(in reply to jon5000)
Post #: 20
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 11:58:14 AM   
Ghidorah

 

Posts: 2660
Joined: 6/10/2005
quote:

ORIGINAL: kumar


Gah, bracing myself for something about violence in movies and videogames.

I hope they caught this gun man alive. Sick bastard.


I had expirence firing several medium range shotguns during pigeon shooting. I had a great time, however during the session I started to realise how dangerous guns really were. Once i got the hang of it, I found it easier to hit a small flying disc compared to shooting a random bloke close range in Call of Duty. It would be so easy to hit a person when holding the gun right.

Edit

What I'm saying learning to fire a gun correctly has a very short learning curb. They are extremely dangerous and the Americans need to tighten their gun controls.

< Message edited by Ghidorah -- 20/7/2012 12:05:11 PM >

(in reply to kumar)
Post #: 21
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 12:21:19 PM   
Funkyrae


Posts: 20308
Joined: 30/9/2005
From: Just stick a pin in a map
quote:

ORIGINAL: Sutty

Do they know yet if this is a terrorist based attack or more akin to something like The Columbine Massacre?
This is truly awful. I guess all we can hope for this is that an outstanding offenders are caught soon and, with those already in custody, are dealt with and punished within the full confines of the law.


Terrorism has been ruled out.

It's just so saddening.

_____________________________

That's me that is!


(in reply to Sutty)
Post #: 22
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 12:30:58 PM   
Nexus Wookie


Posts: 2256
Joined: 24/9/2011
From: the Godcity
quote:

ORIGINAL: Funkyrae


quote:

ORIGINAL: Sutty

Do they know yet if this is a terrorist based attack or more akin to something like The Columbine Massacre?
This is truly awful. I guess all we can hope for this is that an outstanding offenders are caught soon and, with those already in custody, are dealt with and punished within the full confines of the law.


Terrorism has been ruled out.

It's just so saddening.
[/]

America and their fucking obsession with fire-arms. When will they fucking learn?

My question is, was the deranged nut who shot those people trying to imitate Bane with the mask he was apparently wearing?

_____________________________

My blog: http://nexuswookie.wordpress.com/

(in reply to Funkyrae)
Post #: 23
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 12:40:55 PM   
Titanm21


Posts: 1170
Joined: 18/10/2006
From: The Womb
quote:

ORIGINAL: The Big Guy

The BBC website is reporting that a nine year old has been shot in the stomach.

I do not want to live on this planet anymore.


How does a person look a kid (never mind anyone else) in the face and shoot point blank. It boggles the mind

_____________________________

www.TrailerHouseMusings@Blogspot.com

Join us for all the latest trailers in the world of Gaming, TV and Movies [also Facebook and Twitter]

(in reply to The Big Guy)
Post #: 24
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 12:42:18 PM   
Titanm21


Posts: 1170
Joined: 18/10/2006
From: The Womb
quote:

ORIGINAL: Nexus Wookie

America and their fucking obsession with fire-arms. When will they fucking learn?

My question is, was the deranged nut who shot those people trying to imitate Bane with the mask he was apparently wearing?


No the mask was there becuase he was letting off gas of some sort... time will tell if it was poison or not. They say it wasn't teargas

_____________________________

www.TrailerHouseMusings@Blogspot.com

Join us for all the latest trailers in the world of Gaming, TV and Movies [also Facebook and Twitter]

(in reply to Nexus Wookie)
Post #: 25
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 12:42:43 PM   
porntrooper

 

Posts: 2516
Joined: 6/9/2006
From: Sheffield
 Sad, sad news.

A really horrible tragedy, and now probably isnt the time to start making guesses as to the motivations of the person that did this. I've already read a couple of articles making the suggestion that the gas mask is a direct reference to Bane, total speculation that serves no benefit. Reports suggest this was a single person and that he is now in custody, I'm sure once they've been established, more facts will come out. At this time, peoples thoughts should be with those affected, not on the acts links (if there are any) to movies/media/comics etc

Tragic stuff.

_____________________________

"I've got an idea for a special infiltration technique. It involves draining a man of his blood and replacing it with Tizer."

(in reply to Nexus Wookie)
Post #: 26
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 1:01:28 PM   
Keyser Sozzled


Posts: 5950
Joined: 1/10/2006
From: Dublin
 The scariest thing for me is how someone like this bobs along in society without anyone noticing or thinking "hang on". Mass killings like this make me fearful because it could literally be anyone behind them.

Very very sad news.

_____________________________

I have no idea who any of them are, apart from Terry Pratchett who I know has got a beard and keeps going on about killing himself but never does.

(in reply to porntrooper)
Post #: 27
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 1:30:53 PM   
Chief


Posts: 7140
Joined: 30/9/2005
From: Banshee
quote:

ORIGINAL: The Big Guy

The BBC website is reporting that a nine year old has been shot in the stomach.

I do not want to live on this planet anymore.


It's when I hear about kids involved that it gets me. Heard there were 7 year olds involved as well?

It makes me sad and angry that people think it's okay to do this to other innocent people.

(in reply to The Big Guy)
Post #: 28
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 1:57:34 PM   
Filmfan 2


Posts: 978
Joined: 30/9/2005
I've heard that the youngest involved is only 6. Any death that comes about in an incident like this is horrific, but it's especially so when young children are involved.

Needless to say, this shooting is abhorrent. I imagine that many of those who were lucky enough to survive this may never want to darken the door of a cinema ever again.

_____________________________

I am not drinkin' any fuckin' Merlot!

"All I wanted me was a piece of cornbread, you motherfuckers!"

Defender of all things Batman Begins


(in reply to Chief)
Post #: 29
RE: Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises - 20/7/2012 1:58:51 PM   
great_badir


Posts: 4206
Joined: 6/10/2005
From: A breaking rope bridge in the middle of the jungle
 Youngest victim apparently six years old (bit young for TDKR if you ask me, but that's another discussion).

Already hearing murmurs on some radio stations where some commentators in the States are linking it directly to the film.

Surely they need to seriously take a look at their gun laws!

_____________________________

FAVE FILMS
BO BOMBS

(in reply to Chief)
Post #: 30
Page:   [1] 2 3 4 5   next >   >>
All Forums >> [On Another Note...] >> News and Hot Topics >> Shooting in Denver at Dark Knight Rises Page: [1] 2 3 4 5   next >   >>
Jump to:





New Messages No New Messages
Hot Topic w/ New Messages Hot Topic w/o New Messages
Locked w/ New Messages Locked w/o New Messages
 Post New Thread
 Reply to Message
 Post New Poll
 Submit Vote
 Delete My Own Post
 Delete My Own Thread
 Rate Posts


 
Movie News  |  Empire Blog  |  Movie Reviews  |  Future Films  |  Features  |  Video Interviews  |  Image Gallery  |  Competitions  |  Forum  |  Magazine  |  Resources
 
Forum Software © ASPPlayground.NET Advanced Edition 2.4.5 ANSI

0.094