Editorial Staff
In very tragic, distressing news, a gunman opened fire in a Louisiana theater tonight, resulting in two deaths and at least half a dozen injured.
The incident occurred in a Lafayette theater, where attendees were watching the new comedy “Trainwreck”. It’s believed the gunman attacked the 16-screen Grand Theater about 7:30 PM CT. The ages of the victims ranged from teenagers to a person in their ’60s.
Though they won’t release his name, police say the shooter was a 58-year-old white man who was a patron at the theater. It’s believed the shootings were random.
“Trainwreck” actress Amy Schumer tweeted :
My heart is broken and all my thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Louisiana.
— Amy Schumer (@amyschumer) July 24, 2015
The AFI issued the following statement tonight :
Going to a summer movie is a celebration of the American creative spirit and one of our nation’s most beloved pastimes. Let us stand together in these times of tragedy and embrace what is precious to us — churches, schools and places where the arts can send our spirits soaring. As a national community of artists and audiences, AFI offers our heartfelt sympathies to the victims in Louisiana and their families.
Our hearts go out to those affected by those horrible tragedy.
