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How news spread of the "Dark Knight Rises" shooting

A shooting in Aurora, Colorado has left 12 people dead and dozens injured. Investigators say the shooter has been apprehended. Here's how the information evolved.

  1. BlessedDisciple
    Domnick Bivins@BlessedDisciple
    Who's Going To See The Dark Knight Rises
    Thu, Jul 19 2012 13:10:26
  2. JessicaRedfield
    Jessica Redfield@JessicaRedfield
    Never thought I'd have to coerce a guy into seeing the midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises with me.
    Thu, Jul 19 2012 17:27:53
  3. JessicaRedfield
    Jessica Redfield@JessicaRedfield
    @darrelrubin actually won the argument. he's going! WIN!!!
    Thu, Jul 19 2012 17:32:13
  4. ZachEtake38
    Zach Eastman@ZachEtake38
    In 5 hours.... A fire will rise... No jokes here, too damn excited #TDKR
    Thu, Jul 19 2012 17:55:29
  5. denverpost
    The Denver Post@denverpost
    PHOTOS: Fans line up for midnight showing of "The Dark Knight Rises" in #Colorado: dpo.st/Q8IIib by @DenverPhotos
    Thu, Jul 19 2012 22:15:23
  6. JuJubee__13
    Juliana@JuJubee__13
    It's going to be a good night! (@ Century Aurora 16 for The Dark Knight Rises w/ 6 others) 4sq.com/LwxJY1
    Thu, Jul 19 2012 22:25:18
  7. JME817
    Jaime Marshall@JME817
    Batman!!
    Thu, Jul 19 2012 22:34:48
  8. JessicaRedfield
    Jessica Redfield@JessicaRedfield
    @jessespector MOVIE DOESN'T START FOR 20 MINUTES
    Thu, Jul 19 2012 22:37:24
  9. 9Rachel
    Rachel Fedeli@9Rachel
    Midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises with the best friends. :)
    Thu, Jul 19 2012 22:45:43
  10. ChayJ3
    Chayyiel Jackson@ChayJ3
    Police r swarmin century 16
    Thu, Jul 19 2012 23:42:22
  11. ChayJ3
    Chayyiel Jackson@ChayJ3
    I wish i could get a pic of all the cops i see two bodies get carried out #crazyworld
    Thu, Jul 19 2012 23:54:41
  12. abenistar
    Abenezer 에베네제르@abenistar
    We was watching a movie and fire alarm goes off. We step outside&there are 50 police cars& cops with guns. A couple people shot. #Century16
    Thu, Jul 19 2012 23:57:30
  13. IsaacJRamos
    Isaac J Ramos@IsaacJRamos
    There was a shooting at century 16 aurora about 30 minutes into the movie. Its crazy.
    Fri, Jul 20 2012 00:01:38
  14. BlessedDisciple
    Domnick Bivins@BlessedDisciple
    Woww Someone Just Shot Up This Batman Movie. . I Literally Just Seen A Little Girl Get Carried Out With Bullet Wounds Smh The Nerve Of Ppl.
    Fri, Jul 20 2012 00:02:22
  15. dingos8myTARDIS
    Caitlin@dingos8myTARDIS
    Shots fired in the theater. #batman #aurora #colorado
    Fri, Jul 20 2012 00:02:33
  16. ZachEtake38
    Zach Eastman@ZachEtake38
    Have just evacuated our theater in Aurora. There was a shooting in our auditorium. I am safe
    Fri, Jul 20 2012 00:03:23
  17. IsaacJRamos
    Isaac J Ramos@IsaacJRamos
    There are cops from denver, cenntenial, and aurora. Things are nuts right now.
    Fri, Jul 20 2012 00:03:50
  18. IsaacJRamos
    Isaac J Ramos@IsaacJRamos
    Never seen so many cop cars in my life. Its a parade of lights
    Fri, Jul 20 2012 00:06:25
  19. IsaacJRamos
    Isaac J Ramos@IsaacJRamos
    Every county and city has a cop car at the theater.
    Fri, Jul 20 2012 00:15:35
  20. ZachEtake38
    Zach Eastman@ZachEtake38
    Apparently 2 were shot at the century aurora 16. There was shooting in our auditorium. Saw people being carried to Ambulance. Scary as shit
    Fri, Jul 20 2012 00:18:25
  21. 9NEWS
    9NEWS Denver@9NEWS
    9NEWS VIEWERS: There is a mass shooting incident in Aurora. Until we have confirmed information from police we... fb.me/1zhTfDpxq
    Fri, Jul 20 2012 00:18:47
  22. JME817
    Jaime Marshall@JME817
    Movie theater just got shot up while we were watching Batman. I'm ok a little freaked out. Walking to Isaac's house with a group of friends.
    Fri, Jul 20 2012 00:19:59
  23. IsaacJRamos
    Isaac J Ramos@IsaacJRamos
    Different things are flying around but we know that shots were fired.
    Fri, Jul 20 2012 00:20:20
  24. kevinltorres
    Kevin Torres@kevinltorres
    @BlessedDisciple Did you take any pictures of the scene?
    Fri, Jul 20 2012 00:34:14
  25. stevene
    Steven Eckelberry@stevene
    En route to a shooting call, 14300 e alameda ave with @jbame. Uk further att
    Fri, Jul 20 2012 00:34:20

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