Reuters and other news outlets are reporting Thursday night that a gunman opened fire inside a movie theater in Lafayette, La., and authorities have responded to reports of multiple injuries.
BREAKING NEWS: A gunman opened fire in a Louisiana movie theater, injuring six before killing himself. http://t.co/pDVFC5fGy5
— Fox News (@FoxNews) July 24, 2015
Gov. Bobby Jindal is currently on his way to Lafayette.
Prayers for Lafayette at Grand Theater. Talking to state police colonel about shooting in Lafayette.
— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) July 24, 2015
I'm on my way to Lafayette right now. Please say a prayer for the victims at Grand Theatre and their families.
— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) July 24, 2015
Early word is that six were injured and the shooter is dead.
UPDATE: City Marshal Brian Pope has confirmed that the shooter is dead. Six were injured.
— The Daily Advertiser (@theadvertiser) July 24, 2015
State Police confirm there was an active shooter at The Grand. The shooter is "no longer active". No further information.
— KATC TV3 (@KATCTV3) July 24, 2015
#breaking shooting at a movie theater in Lafayette LA, unclear injuries, but multiple ambulances outside theater pic.twitter.com/o9qTMfXfEx
— Tara Finestone (@tarawallis) July 24, 2015
KATC ABC News: Photo from outside reported shooting at The Grand in Lafayette, Louisiana pic.twitter.com/eDCF3p4TyZ
— Patrick deHahn (@patrickdehahn) July 24, 2015
Witness says an "older white man" stood up during screening of "Trainwreck" and started shooting. #Lafayette
— Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) July 24, 2015
Reports now say that there was an additional fatality besides the gunman, and up to eight were injured.
Louisiana update: 2 DOA on scene, multiple patients transported to local hospitals, Acadian ambulance service tells NBC News
— Dan Linden (@DanLinden) July 24, 2015
BREAKING: update Lafayette movie theater shooting has Left 8 injured and 2 dead including the gun man
— wynton yates (@WyntonYates) July 24, 2015
#Lafayette police spokesman: "A number of people have been wounded, we don't know how many confirmed fatality we have" report came at 7:30pm
— Andrea Gallo (@aegallo) July 24, 2015
#Lafayette police investigating theater for explosives and such, "we think the shooter is deceased"
— Andrea Gallo (@aegallo) July 24, 2015
#Lafayette police say they are the best source of info on shooting, there should be an update in an hour. "It really is a chaotic scene"
— Andrea Gallo (@aegallo) July 24, 2015
Per @BostonGlobe Official says 10 people were shot — two fatally, including gunman — at Louisiana theater http://t.co/io1oHmOW37
— SalenaZito (@SalenaZito) July 24, 2015
The news of the Lafayette theater shooting is so scary and sad. Everyone needs to be saying some prayers. Will work on getting more info.
— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) July 24, 2015
https://twitter.com/Alex_Labat/status/624405828523593728
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has arrived at the scene of the theater shooting in Lafayette: http://t.co/eKCZFNEJZU pic.twitter.com/bNyVGvRtch
— Andrew Peng (@TheAPJournalist) July 24, 2015
Source: At least 2 are dead and 9 were injured in the shooting at a theater in Lafayette, La. http://t.co/aURh86uJVP pic.twitter.com/RyNKGc1cqX
— CNN (@CNN) July 24, 2015
Three dead, including the shooter? That, says The Advocate, is according to “a source” — Lafayette Police Chief Jim Craft would not confirm the number of dead and injured.
Video: Three dead, including gunman, after shooting at Lafayette movie theatre http://t.co/yFasH30qDG
— Acadiana Advocate (@theadvocateaca) July 24, 2015
What we know from Grand 16 Theatre shooting in Lafayette:
-3 dead incl. gunman
-Shooter took own life
More: http://t.co/OwwYYNgMBI— Acadiana Advocate (@theadvocateaca) July 24, 2015
Lafayette Police Department spokesman Sgt. Brooks David said the shooter is a 58-year-old man
— Acadiana Advocate (@theadvocateaca) July 24, 2015
Here’s a bit of a different take from BuzzFeed’s news editor:
https://twitter.com/rachelzarrell/status/624404876190195712
“Trainwreck” star Amy Schumer sends along her thoughts for the people of Louisiana.
My heart is broken and all my thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Louisiana.
— Amy Schumer (@amyschumer) July 24, 2015
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Update:
Seven people were hurt, with injuries ranging from non-life threatening to critical, according to a broadcast by KLFY-TV.
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