Early Friday morning in Aurora, Colorado theater, 24 year-old gunman James Holmes walked into a crowded screening of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES and opened fired on movie goers. 
He was reportedly wearing a gas mask, bullet proof vest and was armed with tear gas.
CNN reports that he shot and killed 12 people and wounded 59. After hearing about the tragic news, President Obama released a statement saying:
“Michelle and I are shocked and saddened by the horrific and tragic shooting in Colorado. Federal and local law enforcement are still responding, and my Administration will do everything that we can to support the people of Aurora in this extraordinarily difficult time. We are committed to bringing whoever was responsible to justice, ensuring the safety of our people, and caring for those who have been wounded. As we do when confronted by moments of darkness and challenge, we must now come together as one American family. All of us must have the people of Aurora in our thoughts and prayers as they confront the loss of family, friends, and neighbors, and we must stand together with them in the challenging hours and days to come.”
The story is still developing but you can check out two Eye Witness accounts below..
VIDEO: EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS
