A ticket to see 'The Dark Knight Rises" this weekend
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (WJBK) -
Somber moviegoers turned out Friday morning to see the latest installment of the Batman series despite a tragic attack on fans inside a Colorado theater that left 12 people dead and at least 50 others injured.
"It's devastating to hear that someone would go into a movie randomly shoot and hurt innocent people," said Stacy White, who still plans on escorting a group of 150 children from Perfecting Church in Detroit to see the movie this weekend.
Huntington Woods mother Leslie Hawring, however, was concerned about her children seeing "The Dark Knight Rises."
"I was scared," Hawring, who took her middle school child to see the movie. "I was worried about him seeing it today without supervision."
Police in Aurora, Colo. say James Holmes, the suspected 24-year-old gunman, was dressed in dark clothing with a bullet proof vest and a gas mask when hurled a gas canister and then opened fire. But hardcore Batman fans say they do not feel he was trying to model himself after any character in the film.
"I don't think it has any reflection on the movie. I think someone just knew it would bring in a huge crowd and just wanted to do something so crazy," said Dorian Stewart, a fan of the movie series.
Others say the tragedy will be fresh in the minds of people who head to the theater this weekend. "I think it will be in the back of a lot of people's minds but once the movie starts and you start watching it, it kind of goes out the window and you forget about it," said Erik Stewart.
FOX 2 spoke to officials at the Emagine Theatre in Royal Oak who say they have no plans to alter any of the theatre's normal security procedures over the weekend.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:25:11 GMT
The American Red Cross is working in a variety of ways and from several different areas of the country to help the victims of the tornadoes which struck in the nation's heartland.
The American Red Cross is working in a variety of ways and from several different areas of the country to help the victims of the tornadoes which struck in the nation's heartland.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:58 AM EDT2013-05-17 12:58:06 GMT
Gallery on the Boulevard is now open to the public. The restored 1918 residence, located in the Historic District of Pontiac's West End, is now home to wonderful works of art.
Gallery on the Boulevard is now open to the public. The restored 1918 residence, located in the Historic District of Pontiac's West End, is now home to wonderful works of art.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:44:18 GMT
Today at 2 p.m. 100 community leaders, union officials, concerned residents and Northwestern High School Alumni will protest the closure of the high school.
Today at 2 p.m. 100 community leaders, union officials, concerned residents and Northwestern High School Alumni will protest the closure of the high school.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:36 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:36:39 GMT
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:19 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:19:38 GMT
Police say a 1-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in a water-filled bathtub in Flint. Police are treating the child's death Monday night as suspicious.
Police say a 1-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in a water-filled bathtub in Flint. Police are treating the child's death Monday night as suspicious.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:45:43 GMT
Authorities say a 72-year-old suburban Detroit woman has been arrested after firing a shot from a .38 caliber handgun at her daughter during an argument.
Authorities say a 72-year-old suburban Detroit woman has been arrested after firing a shot from a .38 caliber handgun at her daughter during an argument.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:38 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:38:56 GMT
A memorial service is this weekend for a newly married Detroit-area youth minister who was killed in a traffic accident as he and his wife were en route to their honeymoon in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
A memorial service is this weekend for a newly married Detroit-area youth minister who was killed in a traffic accident as he and his wife were en route to their honeymoon in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:28 AM EDT2013-05-22 06:28:15 GMT
More than 2,000 people were in attendance to hear Donald Trump speak at Oakland County's Lincoln Day Dinner. Before the event, he told reporters he believes Detroit is "on the right path."
More than 2,000 people were in attendance to hear Donald Trump speak at Oakland County's Lincoln Day Dinner. Before the event, he told reporters he believes Detroit is "on the right path."
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A ticket to see 'The Dark Knight Rises" this weekend
