14 dead, 50 wounded in shooting at Colorado theater

justkim · 07-20-2012, 06:53 AM

First counts were wrong. 12 dead. No matter the count people being killed is just fricken wrong. Fox 31 out of Denver is running video of the FBI breaking windows at the suspects apartment. They have yet to enter since they believe that it may possibly be booby trapped. WTF is the matter with people?

Heavenleahangel · 07-20-2012, 04:38 PM

I've been trying to keep up with this story all day today. I am sooo losing faith in humanity and the inhabitants of this earth.
While I am devastated this has happened, some of the victims being children is even harder to bear. One family was on the news talking about escaping with their 4 year old and 4 MONTH old baby. Who brings a baby to a theater like this where it is loud? It doesn't justify being shot at! Just senseless on so many levels.
I just don't know how the human race will be in oh, 20, 50, 100 years....

Leigh · 07-20-2012, 04:40 PM

This just made me shake my head ~ how senseless is this? Very of course, and I feel so horrible for all of the victims of this heinous crime

aishah · 07-20-2012, 04:56 PM

to god we belong and to her we return. praying for the victims, their families, and the first responders.

Glenn · 07-20-2012, 05:02 PM

I am wondering why nobody returned fire and be willing to defend themselves and others.

ButchEire · 07-20-2012, 05:12 PM

That's really coming off as insensitive, especially since Kobi's post points out that there was a smoke bomb set off prior to the shooting. Where would you suggest the individuals who actually carried firearms would aim?

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I am wondering why nobody returned fire and be willing to defend themselves and others.

Glenn · 07-20-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ButchEire

you suggest the individuals who actually carried firearms would aim?

High-powered rifles like the one the person probably used should give a clear line indication of where the target is even in the dark because of the flash. I believe citizens have a right to bear arms.

aishah · 07-20-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Glenn

I am wondering why nobody returned fire and be willing to defend themselves and others.

i don't know anyone who usually takes guns to a movie theater for fun...am i missing something?

aside from the practical aspects of how would you aim in a smoke bomb and would it have done much good since the guy was wearing a bulletproof vest.

this feels like victim blaming to me.

Martina · 07-20-2012, 05:22 PM

I imagine it will turn out that he is mentally ill. Like the Arizona shooter. It's senseless. The only lessons are re gun control and helping people who are slipping into serious mental illness as early as possible.

07-20-2012, 06:53 AM	#1
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Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,286 Times in 4,167 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I imagine it will turn out that he is mentally ill. Like the Arizona shooter. It's senseless. The only lessons are re gun control and helping people who are slipping into serious mental illness as early as possible.