COLORADO - U.S. President Barack Obama has arrived in Colorado on Sunday (7/22) local time (Monday morning) for the visit of respect for those killed in armed attack at the premiere of Batman in Aurora, Colorado.
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| U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with Aurora Police Chief Dan Oates, next to Mayor of Aurora Steve Hogan |
In the event itself officials have confirmed there were 12 deaths.
President Obama visited the University of Colorado Hospital and met with a number of survivors in the event.
Through his regular radio broadcast, Obama has asked Americans to pray for victims of acts of armed attacks that occurred in this Denver suburb.
While grief is also delivered by Pope Benedict XVI who lists events that also resulted in 58 people injured as' a profound shock. "
The local police currently have arrested a suspected of the shooter, James Holmes (24).
He is reported to have been detained in an isolation cell in order to maintain their safety, according to a report during the investigation Holmes did not cooperate with investigators.
President Obama visited the University of Colorado Hospital and met with a number of survivors in the event.
Through his regular radio broadcast, Obama has asked Americans to pray for victims of acts of armed attacks that occurred in this Denver suburb.
While grief is also delivered by Pope Benedict XVI who lists events that also resulted in 58 people injured as' a profound shock. "
The local police currently have arrested a suspected of the shooter, James Holmes (24).
He is reported to have been detained in an isolation cell in order to maintain their safety, according to a report during the investigation Holmes did not cooperate with investigators.
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| The victim's family entered the complex of the University of Colorado, to meet with President Barack Obama who would like to express condolences. (Reuters) |
Obama's visit to Colorado which took place shortly after the tragic events that occurred welcomed by officials and citizens of the city.
"I think the arrival of the president to the place This has shown he has a great attitude. His arrival and sincerity in speaking privately with the families, "said Aurora Mayor, Steve Hogan.
While the Aurora Police Chief, Dan Oates said the president's visit will strengthen them to face the tragedy.
"What passed and will go through the families and victims of today is very sad and have a president who is in this place is something that is very encouraging," said Oates.
Governor of Colorado, John Hickenlooper said Obama will not stay long in Aurora, but he still will give a short speech to them.
This events has also made Obama and Republican challenger, Mitt Romney suspended their presidential nomination campaign following the shooting.
They both also have lowered the attributes of the city's campaign to honor the victims and their families.
"I think the arrival of the president to the place This has shown he has a great attitude. His arrival and sincerity in speaking privately with the families, "said Aurora Mayor, Steve Hogan.
While the Aurora Police Chief, Dan Oates said the president's visit will strengthen them to face the tragedy.
"What passed and will go through the families and victims of today is very sad and have a president who is in this place is something that is very encouraging," said Oates.
Governor of Colorado, John Hickenlooper said Obama will not stay long in Aurora, but he still will give a short speech to them.
This events has also made Obama and Republican challenger, Mitt Romney suspended their presidential nomination campaign following the shooting.
They both also have lowered the attributes of the city's campaign to honor the victims and their families.
Obama's visit took place after the police managed to clear James Holmes' apartment of explosives which they say could kill anyone who opens the door of his residence.
Federal Bureau of Investigation, the FBI is currently still collecting evidence from the Holmes residence that is currently subject to at least 12 charges of first degree murder.
Federal Bureau of Investigation, the FBI is currently still collecting evidence from the Holmes residence that is currently subject to at least 12 charges of first degree murder.
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