Amy Schumer: ‘My heart is broken’ over deadly movie theater shooting
Another tragedy has struck US cinemas, and this time it's a fatal shooting at Lafeyette, Louisana.
Lafayette Police Department confirmed that three people, including the gunman, were shot and killed at the Grand Theatre on Thursday night (July 23) during a screening of Amy Schumer's comedy Trainwreck.
Approximately six to eight people were transported to a local hospital with injuries that "range from non-life threatening to critical and life-threatening," according to a press conference led by police chief Jim Craft.
Actress Amy Schumer sent prayers to the victims via Twitter, writing: "My heart is broken and all my thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Louisiana."
Other celebrities have also expressed their condolences via Twitter.
Sources: Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, E! News
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