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Showings of 'The Dark Knight Rises' Continue in Oakdale Despite Shootings at Colo. Movie Theater
Showings for "The Dark Knight Rises" will take place as planned at Marcus Theatres and Carmike Cinemas in Oakdale despite the shooting that occurred during a midnight screening of the film in a movie theater in Colorado.
Screenings for "The Dark Knight Rises" will go on as planned at Marcus Theatres and Carmike Cinemas in Oakdale.
A gunman killed 12 people and injured at least 50 others when he went on a shooting spree during the midnight showing of the Batman film, according to the Associated Press.
Marcus Theatres issued the following statement this afternoon:
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We are saddened by the tragedy in Aurora, Colorado, this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, the associates at the Century Theater and the Aurora community.
These senseless, random acts of violence, by disturbed individuals, can happen anywhere, but had never occurred in a U.S. movie theatre in its 110-year history. Safety and security of our guests and associates is always a priority concern. We will take appropriate measures to have our security precautions in place today and every day.
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All showings of “Dark Knight Rises” and all other motion pictures at all Marcus Theatres will go on as scheduled.
A Carmike Cinemas employee of the Oakdale theater also confirmed their showings will continue as planned.
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