Locals respond to horrific shooting in Aurora
 during Batman movie

12 confirmed dead, approximately 50 total victims involved

After the horrific tragedy at the Century 16 Movie Theater that occurred last night in Aurora, several local leaders, dignitaries and community members have responded:

Rep. Mike Coffman:
“My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the victims and their families in this senseless act of violence.  I’ve lived in Aurora almost all of my life and nothing like this has ever happened here.  This was the type of violence that I would have expected when I served in Iraq with the U.S. Marine Corps but never here at home.”

Richard Berrelez, Board Director, ALIE Foundation
“Our heart, thoughts, and prayer is with the victims and families of the Aurora,