Social media reacts to ‘Dark Knight’ screening shooting

Shortly after a shooting during a screening of “The Dark Knight Rises,” witnesses, family members and other social media users took to Twitter to share stories, condolences and, in some cases, ignorance.

A tweet from @celebboutique, pictured in this story, was later deleted. The company apologized, saying its social media service is not based in the United States.

Jordan Ghawi, sibling to a shooting victim:

It appears that my sister has been fatally wounded in a mass shooting at a movie premiere in Denver, CO.

— Jordan Ghawi (@JordanGhawi) July 20, 2012

Mark Kelly, husband of former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was wounded in the Tucson shooting:

Gabby and I were horrified to hear of the tragedy in Colorado last night. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.

— Mark Kelly (@ShuttleCDRKelly) July 20, 2012

KDVR/KWGN Denver reporter:

Toughest interview yet. 17yo kid wearing his batman shirt. Woman died in front of him.

— justinjoseph (@justinjoseph) July 20, 2012

Matt Duchene, center for the Colorado Avalanche:

Prayers going out to those affected by the Aurora shooting last night. Make sure you give your loved ones a hug today and say a prayer

— Matt Duchene (@Matt9Duchene) July 20, 2012

Mitchell J. Unrein, Denver Broncos DT:

Prayers 2 those who lost their lives in the shooting in Aurora. A cowardly act deserves no mercy!!! Put him down!!

— Mitchell J. Unrein (@MitchellJUnrein) July 20, 2012

Peter Tebow, brother of former Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow:

Pray for the ones who witnessed this tragedy. 3 people involved in the ministry I serve were there. #Aurora

— Peter Tebow (@petertebow) July 20, 2012

Actress Zooey Deschanel:

I’m terribly sad to hear about what happened in Aurora, Co. last night, my thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this tragedy.

— zooey deschanel (@ZooeyDeschanel) July 20, 2012

Starbucks:

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this unthinkable #theatershooting.

— Starbucks Coffee (@Starbucks) July 20, 2012

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chad Ochocinco:

My prayers and condolences to the victims and their families in Aurora, Colorado affected by this terrible tragedy…

— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) July 20, 2012

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