#53, Aurora
On July 20th at 12:30am, James Holmes walked into an Aurora, Colorado movie theater that was playing The Dark Knight Rises. He carried on him a M&P15 rifle, 12-gauge shotgun, and semiautomatic pistol. After entering the theater, he walked down the steps in front of the screen and opened fire on the audience. In just minutes, he killed 12 people and injured 58. Among the deceased was a 6 year old girl.
The shooting seems so utterly senseless. As of now, James Holmes does not have a motive (reason) for the shooting. He did not do it to further a political idea. He did not do it for religious reasons. He did not do it for revenge. When questioned by the police, he simply stated that he was a character from the Batman movie...The Joker.
Is there anything that can be learned from the Aurora shooting? If this shooting had happened at Megabox at CO-EX, how would it affect you? Do you think that an incident like this is possible in Korea? Defend your position.
Optional: Write a letter to Mr. Holmes.
-Brenden Lee Teacher
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