SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – As word spread about the mass shooting at a midnight screening of “The Dark Knight Rises” in Aurora, Colorado, celebrities and notables alike took to Twitter and poured their hearts out to the victims of movie theater shooting. From rock stars, movie & television stars, to local celebrities like Cheryl Burke and Mayor Ed Lee all tweeted condolences on the tragedy. See the ever growing of sentiment below:
Our thoughts & prayers are w families & friends of the victims of the tragic shooting in Aurora, CO. Senseless violence cannot be tolerated.—
Edwin Lee (@mayoredlee) July 20, 2012
My heart goes out to all the families and victims in Aurora, Colorado. This is insane!!—
Cheryl Burke (@CherylBurke) July 20, 2012
Deeply saddened to hear about the #theatershooting at the screen of The Dark Knight Rises. My prayers go out to the families and friends.—
Morgan Freeman (@MorgonFreeman) July 20, 2012
Heartbreaking blog by Aurora victim's sister. bit.ly/NDSEgg—
Roger Ebert (@ebertchicago) July 20, 2012
We're saddened by the random act of violence in Aurora and our thoughts are with the victims and their families. getsatisfaction.com/amc_theatres/t…—
AMC Theatres (@AMCTheatres) July 20, 2012
"There are going to be other days for politics, this I think is a day for prayer and reflection." -Obama #Aurora—
Huffington Post (@HuffingtonPost) July 20, 2012
God bless the families of the victims in Colorado. Our prayers go out to you.—
George W. Bush (@TheRealGDubya) July 20, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the senseless tragedy in #Aurora, Colorado, and their families—
John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) July 20, 2012
At least 12 dead and 50 wounded in Colorado–bring back fast trials & death penalty for mass murderers & terrorists.—
Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 20, 2012
Callista and I send our thoughts and prayers to the shooting victims & their families in Aurora, Colorado.—
Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) July 20, 2012
Todd's and my thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of the terrible tragedy in Colorado. Our family joins… fb.me/1RueDVUC3—
Sarah Palin (@SarahPalinUSA) July 20, 2012
My heart&those of many go out to the victims of #Aurora shooting last night.WHF is our world coming to?Pls,pls we must change.Seriously.—
ian somerhalder (@iansomerhalder) July 20, 2012
My heart goes out to all victims of the shooting in a Colorado movie theater that recently occurred. Theese shooting need to stop! #RIP—
SarahMichelle Gellar (@MrsSarahPrinze) July 20, 2012
Ugh…more gun violence. So sad…so depraved…so senseless…so evil.
Praying for the victims and families in Aurora.—
Audra McDonald (@AudraEqualityMc) July 20, 2012
My heart and thoughts goes out to the victims, their families, and the entire Aurora, Colorado community.—
Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) July 20, 2012
Feeling sad, angry, numb…sending Love, Light & Healing to everyone affected by the tragedy in Aurora, Colorado.—
Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) July 20, 2012
praying for the families in Colorado!!!!—
octavia spencer (@octaviaspencer) July 20, 2012
My heart & prayers go out to all the victims, families, & community involved n the vicious attack at the Aurora Colorado movie theater. Sad—
Larenz Tate (@LarenzTate) July 20, 2012
Breaks my heart hearing the news about the shooting's in Aurora, Colorado.My prayers and thoughts go out to the families and victims.—
Nikki Sixx (@NikkiSixx) July 20, 2012
My heart goes out to all the victims and their families of the terrible tragedy in Colorado.—
Joe Perry (@JoePerry) July 20, 2012
Just got home late last night. Our hearts & prayers go out to the families of the Aurora theater shooting. Heartbreaking. -is—
The Fray (@TheFray) July 20, 2012
Horrible to wake up to the news from Colorado. So tragic. Our thoughts are with those injured and the families of those who were killed.—
matchboxtwenty (@MatchboxTwenty) July 20, 2012
Woke up to the AWFUL news of the shooting in Auroro, Colorado and it sickens me to my core! My prayers go out to the victims families.—
Chris Daughtry (@CHRIS_Daughtry) July 20, 2012
I am so overwhelmed by the horrific events in Colorado. So sad for the victims and their families. Sending love and prayers. #aurora—
Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles) July 20, 2012
In shock reading about what happened at the theater in Aurora, CO… Could have been any of us. My heart is heavy for everyone affected.—
Hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) July 20, 2012
We are sickened and saddened at the senseless tragedy in Aurora, CO. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this terrible event.—
(@Nickelback) July 20, 2012
thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the tragedy in colorado. it's truly a sad day.—
Rob Thomas (@ThisIsRobThomas) July 20, 2012
Shocked and saddened by the shooting in Aurora, Colorado. My prayers go to the families and the community.—
Lou Diamond Phillips (@LouDPhillips) July 20, 2012
Thinking of everyone in Aurora. Too upsetting for words.—
Eli Roth (@eliroth) July 20, 2012
My sincerest condolences to the victims and families in Colorado. So sad, so mindless.—
(@oliviamunn) July 20, 2012
Our hearts go out to the victims & family members in Colorado shootings—
Larry King (@kingsthings) July 20, 2012
All my prayers to the Aurora tragedy victims and their families. Is feeling safe a thing of the past? Wow…God Bless.—
Wayne Brady (@waynebrady) July 20, 2012
Don't understand calls not to 'politicize' Aurora mass murder. Isn't politics representative government responding to people's concerns?—
Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) July 20, 2012
Thinking about the families who were affected by this horrible incident in Colorado. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.—
Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) July 20, 2012
Chills & tears watching coverage of #Aurora shootings. Praying for the innocent lives lost & those in hospital. What a tragedy.—
Giuliana Rancic (@GiulianaRancic) July 20, 2012
Deeply saddened by the tragedy in Aurora,Colorado. Heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this senseless act of violence.—
Dr. Phil (@DrPhil) July 20, 2012
Sending love and support to those impacted by the events in Colorado. Hard to make sense of things sometimes.—
Jeff Probst (@JeffProbst) July 20, 2012
My heart goes out to everyone who was affected by the shooting in Colorado early this morning. I'm praying for you ALL!—
KhloéKardashianOdom (@KhloeKardashian) July 20, 2012
Saying a prayer for #Aurora. So sad to hear the news, u r all in my thoughts—
Ashley Tisdale (@ashleytisdale) July 20, 2012
what the hell is happening?? my heart is completely shattered. all of my thoughts and prayers are with the people of aurora—
Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) July 20, 2012
My heart goes out to the friends and family of the victims of the Colorado theater shooting. They’re in our prayers. – ZS—
Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) July 20, 2012
Heartbroken for the family's dealing with this horrible violent act in Colorado! Saying prayers #theatershooting—
Hilary Duff (@HilaryDuff) July 20, 2012
Such a sick,sad world out there just proves your not safe anywhere!!… My prayers go out to those in colorado and their families—
Audrina Patridge (@AudrinaPatridge) July 20, 2012
God bless the people and families in Aurora—
Jaime King (@Jaime_King) July 20, 2012
Goodness gracious… Aurora, Colorado. Those affected by this unthinkable massacre are so heavy on my heart & mind today.—
JoJo (@JoJoistheway) July 20, 2012
Senseless act of violence results in the tragic death of innocent people. Prayers go out to the families of Aurora, Colorado.—
David Boreanaz (@David_Boreanaz) July 20, 2012
Praying for the victims and families of those involved in the shooting in Colorado. My heart is broken. So awful. God Bless…—
Jessica Simpson (@JessicaSimpson) July 20, 2012
My prayers and thoughts go out to the victims in Colorado. #prayersaregoingup!—
Tia Mowry (@TiaMowry) July 20, 2012
Colorado shooting: Chaos, horror, then sorrow on social media: By Matt Pearce. July 20, 2012, 8:47 a.m.. As Colo… bit.ly/O2cxJX—
Emma Wattson (@Emma_Wattson) July 20, 2012
Just heartbreaking. I'll be praying for all those impacted by this horrific event. #Aurora—
Lacey Chabert (@IamLaceyChabert) July 20, 2012
The news of Aurora saddens me. Senseless and stupid.—
Colin Hanks (@ColinHanks) July 20, 2012
My prayers go out to the victims and families of the Colorado theater shooting. 🙏 #justicewillbeserved—
NiC0LE P0LiZZi (@snooki) July 20, 2012
My thoughts & prayers go out to all the families of the victims of the senseless crime in Colorado. As a father, I'm devastated to hear…—
Mario Lopez (@MarioLopezExtra) July 20, 2012
My heart & prayers go out to the victims, families & survivors in Aurora, Colorado last night. It's so tragic, sad & p… say.ly/Knj3ND3—
Shannon Elizabeth (@ShannonElizab) July 20, 2012
Just hearing about the horrific events last night in Colorado. I'm truly sick to my stomach.—
Laura Vandervoort (@Vandiekins22) July 20, 2012
Praying for those affected in #Aurora. Tragic beyond all belief. God bless you.—
Carson Daly (@CarsonDaly) July 20, 2012
No. Colorado shooting. My heart aches. Prayers for the victims and families.—
Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) July 20, 2012
My heart goes out to all the parents and friends of the lovely people in Colorado please stop close your eyes and say a prayer for them !—
David Hasselhoff (@DavidHasselhoff) July 20, 2012
what devastating news to wake up to. my heart is with everyone involved in the Aurora #theatershooting. what the world needs now is…—
John Stamos (@JohnStamos) July 20, 2012
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.—
LeBron James (@KingJames) July 20, 2012
My thoughts & prayers go out to the family members of the people that lost their lives at the Batman Movie screening in Aurora, Colorado—
Reggie Bush (@reggie_bush) July 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families in Aurora, Colorado.—
Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) July 20, 2012
Soo Sad!“@cnnbrk: #Aurora gunman tossed tear gas into movie theater, then sprayed audience with gunfire, police say. on.cnn.com/NCDwzT”—
Giada De Laurentiis (@GDeLaurentiis) July 20, 2012
My heart and prayers go out to all the victims and families in Aurora, Colorado this morning.—
Paula Deen (@Paula_Deen) July 20, 2012
There are no words to describe how terrible the Colorado theater shooting is. I'm so sad. Praying for these families.—
Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) July 20, 2012
my thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families in Colorado during this most troublesome time. :\ such senselessness.—
(@deadmau5) July 20, 2012
why? what is wrong with us? too tragic and heartbreaking. Gunman kills 12 in Colorado movie theater cnn.com/2012/07/20/us/… #cnn—
moby (@thelittleidiot) July 20, 2012
my thoughts and prayers r w/ those who lost their lives in the Colorado tragedy and their loved ones que Dios los bendiga—
(@Pitbull) July 20, 2012
praying for the victims of #Aurora—
Randy Jackson (@YO_RANDYJACKSON) July 20, 2012
So saddened to hear of the tragic theatre shooting last night in Aurora, Colorado. Sending my prayers to the victims and their families.—
Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) July 20, 2012
Devastated by the Colorado movie theatre killings. My heart hurts. cnn.com/2012/07/20/us/…—
Janelle Monae (@JanelleMonae) July 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the shooting last night in Colorado. This news is so sad.—
Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) July 20, 2012
My heart goes out to all the people affected in the Aurora, CO shooting. May God be with that town and their families…—
Eva Longoria (@EvaLongoria) July 20, 2012
Heard about the Colorado tragedy. My thoughts & prayers go out to the families and everybody affected.—
Ty Pennington (@typennington) July 20, 2012
All my thoughts are with the victims & victims families in Colorado. So incredibly sad & senseless.—
Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) July 20, 2012
Deeply saddened to hear about the shooting in aurora, Colorado. My heart goes out to everyone affected by this.—
Francesca Eastwood (@Francesca_E) July 20, 2012
Colorado. So much pain. So much suffering.
Sorrow without end.—
Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) July 20, 2012
Shocked by the shootings in Colorado. My heart goes out to all of the victims and their families. please tell your dear ones they are loved.—
Kunal Nayyar (@kunalnayyar) July 20, 2012
Colorado omg.. Praying for the families…this is sick—
Kaley Cuoco (@KaleyCuoco) July 20, 2012
My heart goes out to the families involved in the horrific tragedy in Aurora Colorado. I just can't believe it,—
Cobie Smulders (@CobieSmulders) July 20, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to everyone in the wake of the Colorado tragedy.—
Pauley Perrette (@PauleyP) July 20, 2012
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
My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families in Aurora, Colorado today.—
Matthew Morrison (@Matt_Morrison) July 20, 2012
My heart goes out to everyone who was affected by the shooting in Colorado early this morning. Such a tragedy. Sending prayers to all.—
Lea Michele (@msleamichele) July 20, 2012
MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF THE FAMILIES IN AURORA CO. ITS A SENSELESS ACT , SENDING STRENGTH AND LOVE!—
Dot-Marie Jones (@dotmariejones) July 20, 2012
Send love to Aurora, CO; every bit helps.—
Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) July 20, 2012
Aurora is 13yrs and 13 miles from Columbine! Since the 60s over 500,000 ppl have bn killed by guns in the US we have no right 2 b schocked!—
DL Hughley (@RealDlHughley) July 20, 2012
Hearts and Prayers to all affected by the craziness in Colorado.—
Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) July 20, 2012
Heartbreaking to read witnesses in Aurora say they first thought the shooting and gas was an elaborate, in-theater extension of the movie.—
KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) July 20, 2012
There is a dark evil, that lurks in the Hearts of men.! My prayers go out to the victims of the Colorado Theatre Killings… #God Loves—
(@CedEntertainer) July 20, 2012
My heart goes 2 all the victims families in colorado. No one should have to go thru that. When r we gonna get guns removed in this country?!—
John Leguizamo (@JohnLeguizamo) July 20, 2012
From Syria to Scarborough to Colorado dehumanization festers into murder.—
Jay Baruchel (@BaruchelNDG) July 20, 2012
praying for the people of Aurora, Colorado.—
Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) July 20, 2012
I'd like to take a moment & send a prayer to the families of the Aurora shooting. Its tragic & I'm in shock & disbelief. #stopTheViolence—
Christina Milian (@CMilianOfficial) July 20, 2012
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.—
LeBron James (@KingJames) July 20, 2012
Prayers go out to the families n friends of the victims n the wounded. Horrible tragedy. #aurora—
QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) July 20, 2012
My prayers go out to the families of the victims of the Colorado theater shooting. So sad.—
Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) July 20, 2012
My condolences and prayers go out to the victims and families in The #theatershooting .#ColdWorld—
Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlockaBSM) July 20, 2012
Man. My heart goes out to the families who were effected by that terrorist act in Co. But why was a 3 month old at a midnight premiere?—
Questo of The Roots (@questlove) July 20, 2012
Condolences to the Colorado movie theatre victims. via.me/-38g0g1c—
Naughty by Nature (@naughtybynature) July 20, 2012
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