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Townsquare Media Texarkana Responds to the 'Dark Knight' Shootings

Jathan Fink — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:37:40 +0000

As Americans try to wrap their minds around the heinous shootings at the Century Cinema in Aurora, Colorado, we at Townsquare Media are also left wondering why it happened and what can be done to prevent this type of tragedy in the future. While there are no easy answers, we want to extend our support [...]

Following 'Dark Knight Rises' Shooting, Warner Bros. Pulls 'Gangster Squad' Trailer

Britt Hayes — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:39:49 +0000

Following the tragic events that occurred in Aurora, Colorado early this morning when a shooter opened fire during a midnight screening of ‘The Dark Knight Rises,’ Warner Bros. has decided to pull the ‘Gangster Squad‘ trailer. It’s not just because of the general gun violence, either. According to the LA Times, ‘Gangster Squad’ features a [...]

Victim Of 'The Dark Knight Rises' Shooting Posts Harrowing Photos on Reddit

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:20:39 +0000

Today, the nation is reeling after a gunman went on a shooting rampage during a midnight screening of ‘The Dark Knight Rises‘ in Aurora, Colorado. James Holmes wore a gas mask and set off a canister of tear gas before he opened fire, killing at least 12 and wounding dozens more. The 24-year-old med school [...]

First Photo of Colorado 'Dark Knight Rises' Shooter James Holmes Released [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:16:42 +0000

We’re now getting our first look at James Holmes, the alleged shooter in that horrific massacre in a Colorado movie theater early Friday.

Colorado Shooting: Country Songs That Heal – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:30:46 +0000

This morning’s shooting in a Colorado movie theater casts a heavy cloud over a weekend many fans of the new Batman movie ‘Dark Knight Rises’ had been looking forward to for months. The sadness extends well beyond the Denver, Colo. suburb, as men and women across America — including country stars — are voicing thoughts and prayers for the families affected. When you experience tragedy in your personal life, which song or songs help you heal?

Watch President Obama's Speech on the 'Dark Knight Rises' Shooting

Mike Sampson — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:11:13 +0000

President Barack Obama was scheduled to speak this morning at a campaign stop in Fort Myers, Florida. Instead of speaking about his upcoming re-election campaign, he instead delivered a speech on the ‘Dark Knight Rises’ shooting in Aurora, Colorado. President Obama apologized to the crowd for the grim town, saying he had anticipated a “fun” [...]

Tragedy at 'The Dark Knight Rises' Screening As Gunman Kills 12, Injures at Least 50

KKYR- Kicker 102.5 — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:36:15 +0000

At least 12 people were killed and 50 injured when someone went into an Aurora, Colorado movie theater during a midnight screening of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Friday morning, fired a smoke grenade and began shooting. Ten people died in the theater near the Aurora Mall and two more passed away in local hospitals. Initially, [...]

Columbine 12 Years Later… Do We Still Blame The Parents?

Scott Mills — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:43:58 +0000

Yesterday marked the 12th anniversary of the Columbine School Massacre, when 13 people plus the killers died and 24 were wounded in a shooting rampage that still makes people wonder: why did this happen and who is really to blame? Like so many other events that have happened in our life times, most of us [...]