Stars React to Dark Knight Rises Shooting Tragedy with Shock, Grief & Support

The Dark Knight Rises

10:14 am, July 20th, 2012

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In the wake of the mass shooting at a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises in Colorado, Hollywood stars and other public figures have responded with shock and support for the victims of the senseless tragedy.

President Obama: 'Michelle and I are shocked and saddened by the horrific and tragic shooting in Colorado' 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.'

Mitt Romney: 'We are praying for the families and loved ones of the victims during this time of deep shock and immense grief. We expect that the person responsible for this terrible crime will be quickly brought to justice.'

Ryan Seacrest: 'Thinking about the families who were affected by this horrible incident in Colorado. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.'

Eva Longoria: 'My heart goes out to all the people affected in the Aurora, CO shooting. May God be with that town and their families''

Chris Evans: 'What the hell is happening?? my heart is completely shattered. all of my thoughts and prayers are with the people of aurora.'

Alyssa Milano: 'No. Colorado shooting. My heart aches. Prayers for the victims and families.'

Donald Trump: 'At least 12 dead and 50 wounded in Colorado'bring back fast trials & death penalty for mass murderers & terrorists.'

Whoopi Goldberg: 'Hearts and Prayers to all affected by the craziness in Colorado.'

Nancy Grace: 'Praying for the victims & their families.'

Erin Andrews: 'Thinking abt everyone in Colorado..'

Cheryl Burke: 'My heart goes out to all the families and victims in Aurora, Colorado. This is insane!!'

Tyrese Gibson: 'These are really the end of our days. People devious crimes are getting worst and worst.. In a theater.? My prayers to the family I'm so sad.'

LeBron James: 'So u telling me I can't even feel safe at the movies now!!? SMH. My prayers goes out to all the families involved in Aurora, Colorado.'

John Stamos :'What devastating news to wake up to. my heart is with everyone involved in the Aurora #theatershooting. what the world needs now is''

Kristin Cavallari: 'Wow..waking up to news about the shooting in Aurora, CO. My heart goes out to all the families. So sad.'

Melissa Gilbert: 'Just saw news about shooting in Colo. stunned and saddened. Prayers to all.'

Billy Ray Cyrus: 'Oh no ! Just woke up and turned on the news '14 dead 50 hurt in Batman movie shooting'. Praying for victims. So sorry and sad.'

Paula Deen: 'My heart and prayers go out to all the victims and families in Aurora, Colorado this morning.'

Olivia Munn: 'My sincerest condolences to the victims and families in Colorado. So sad, so mindless.'

Kaley Cuoco: 'Colorado omg.. Praying for the families'this is sick.'

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• Any tweets from the actual stars of the film?

• Why do people have to take others' innocent lives? If they can't seek help, they should at least leave everyone else out of the equation. It can happen anywhere but it hurt too much for me to live in CO and I left a few weeks ago. Too much tragedy and sadness.

• except for ppl like Bodhi Elfman whose first tweet about it was to wonder what medication the shooter was on! I mean, really, who reads about children being shot and immediately goes to 'how can I use this to support my pet theory?'. Really makes you think about how Scientologists see other people.

• There really isn't any words on how tragic and sad this is. It's crazy that just 7 hours ago I was getting out of the theater for the Dark Knight Rises griping about it and wake up to this when I got up for work at 7am. It's insain. I hope this scumbag gets everything that is coming to him in this life and whatever after life he winds up in.