Many awoke Friday morning (July 20) to the news of the tragic movie theater shooting that killed 12 and wounded 59 during a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, Colorado. Musicians, celebrities, newscasters and politicians took to Twitter to react and send their support to those affected by this tragedy.

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Morgan Freeman plays the role of Lucius Fox in the Christopher Nolan-directed Batman franchise.

R.I.P to the 12 people that got killed in midnight from Batman – Dark Knight Rises premiere in Colorado…

— Morgan Freeman (@MoorganFreeman) July 20, 2012

Also Paris premiere of Batman was cancelled. Sources says 12-14 Dead and 36-50 Injured from yesterday. #RIP

— Morgan Freeman (@MoorganFreeman) July 20, 2012

The White House The link includes a statement from President Obama.

President Obama: “All of us must have the people of Aurora in our thoughts & prayers” Full statement: on.wh.gov/h1AT

— The White House (@whitehouse) July 20, 2012

Lea Michele

My heart goes out to everyone who was affected by the shooting in Colorado early this morning. Such a tragedy. Sending prayers to all.

— Lea Michele (@msleamichele) July 20, 2012

Justin Timberlake

So saddened to hear of the tragic theatre shooting last night in Aurora, Colorado. Sending my prayers to the victims and their families.

— Justin Timberlake(@jtimberlake) July 20, 2012

Miley Cyrus

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— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) July 20, 2012

Khloe Kardashian

My heart goes out to everyone who was affected by the shooting in Colorado early this morning. I’m praying for you ALL!

— KhloéKardashianOdom (@KhloeKardashian) July 20, 2012

Josh Groban

The news from Aurora is just plain tragic. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. Such a senseless, evil act.

— josh groban (@joshgroban) July 20, 2012

Mike Tyson

My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families in Aurora, Colorado.

— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) July 20, 2012

Alicia Keys

My heart breaks for the victims, families and community of the Aurora shootings. My thoughts and prayers are with you all…

— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) July 20, 2012

Richard Marx

Been traveling all day til now. Heartbroken for those affected in Aurora, Co. No words….

— Richard Marx (@richardmarx) July 20, 2012

Pitbull

my thoughts and prayers r w/ those who lost their lives in the Colorado tragedy and their loved ones que Dios los bendiga

— Pitbull (@Pitbull) July 20, 2012

Zooey Deschanel

I’m terribly sad to hear about what happened in Aurora, Co. last night, my thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this tragedy.

— zooey deschanel (@ZooeyDeschanel) July 20, 2012

Randy Jackson

praying for the victims of #Aurora

— Randy Jackson (@YO_RANDYJACKSON) July 20, 2012

Colbie Smulders

My heart goes out to the families involved in the horrific tragedy in Aurora Colorado. I just can’t believe it,

— Cobie Smulders (@CobieSmulders) July 20, 2012

Perez Hilton

Colorado Shooting Aftermath Caught On Tape! perez.ly/SLlT1n So awful.

— Perez Hilton (@PerezHilton) July 20, 2012

Alyssa Milano

No. Colorado shooting. My heart aches. Prayers for the victims and families.

— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) July 20, 2012

Karmin

Our thoughts & prayers go out to those involved in the Aurora, CO shooting.

— Karmin (@karminmusic) July 20, 2012

Hot Chelle Rae

Thank you so much to everyone that came out today. Unbelievable turn out. We would have met you all, but they made us stop due…

— Hot Chelle Rae (@HotChelleRae) July 20, 2012

To weather and safety… I am floored …. All our thoughts and prayers are with the families that fell victim to the inhumane acts of….

— Hot Chelle Rae (@HotChelleRae) July 20, 2012

This mornings shooting…. Won’t be thinking of anything else. @ryankfollese

— Hot Chelle Rae (@HotChelleRae) July 20, 2012

Rihanna

“@DontBeTheReason: Praying for all those people that died or were injured at the Dark Night Rises Premier. Rest in Peace.” what happened?!

— Rihanna (@rihanna) July 20, 2012

The Fray

Just got home late last night. Our hearts & prayers go out to the families of the Aurora theater shooting. Heartbreaking. -is

— The Fray (@TheFray) July 20, 2012

Sara Bareilles

I am so overwhelmed by the horrific events in Colorado. So sad for the victims and their families. Sending love and prayers. #aurora

— Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles) July 20, 2012

Chris Daughtry

Woke up to the AWFUL news of the shooting in Auroro, Colorado and it sickens me to my core! My prayers go out to the victims families.

— Chris Daughtry (@CHRIS_Daughtry) July 20, 2012

Haley Williams

In shock reading about what happened at the theater in Aurora, CO… Could have been any of us. My heart is heavy for everyone affected.

— Hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) July 20, 2012

Matchbox Twenty

Horrible to wake up to the news from Colorado. So tragic. Our thoughts are with those injured and the families of those who were killed.

— matchboxtwenty (@MatchboxTwenty) July 20, 2012

One Republic

God help the families of the victims in the Colorado mass shooting this morning.So tired of evil like this existing in the world

— OneRepublic (@OneRepublic) July 20, 2012

Janelle Monae

Devastated by the Colorado movie theatre killings. My heart hurts. cnn.com/2012/07/20/us/…

— Janelle Monae (@JanelleMonae) July 20, 2012

Eliza Dushku

“@BBCBreaking: Masked gunman opened fire & set off device at Batman premiere in Colorado bbc.in/Mpw1Mc” #tragedy #Aurora unreal..

— Eliza Dushku (@elizadushku) July 20, 2012

Ian Somerhalder

My heart&those of many go out to the victims of #Aurora shooting last night.WHF is our world coming to?Pls,pls we must change.Seriously.

— ian somerhalder (@iansomerhalder) July 20, 2012

Whoopi Goldberg

Hearts and Prayers to all affected by the craziness in Colorado.

— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) July 20, 2012

a mad man has shattered lives forever in Colorado To everyone who helped folks get to safety in that theatre THANK YOU for your bravery

— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) July 20, 2012

Snooki

My prayers go out to the victims and families of the Colorado theater shooting. 🙏 #justicewillbeserved

— NiC0LE P0LiZZi (@snooki) July 20, 2012

Mario Lopez

My thoughts & prayers go out to all the families of the victims of the senseless crime in Colorado. As a father, I’m devastated to hear…

— Mario Lopez (@MarioLopezExtra) July 20, 2012

My thoughts & prayers go out to all the families of the victims of the senseless crime in Colorado. As a father, I’m devastated to hear…

— Mario Lopez (@MarioLopezExtra) July 20, 2012

Oliva Munn

My sincerest condolences to the victims and families in Colorado. So sad, so mindless.

— oliviamunn (@oliviamunn) July 20, 2012

Kelly Cuocu

Colorado omg.. Praying for the families…this is sick

— Kaley Cuoco (@KaleyCuoco) July 20, 2012

Sway

So sad. At least 12 dead, at least 50 injured in shooting at Colorado movie theater. Here’s an update: bit.ly/NmTCz1

— Sway Calloway (@RealSway) July 20, 2012

Shannon Elizabeth

My heart & prayers go out to the victims, families & survivors in Aurora, Colorado last night. It’s so tragic, sad & p… say.ly/Knj3ND3

— Shannon Elizabeth (@ShannonElizab) July 20, 2012

David Hasselhoff

My heart goes out to all the parents and friends of the lovely people in Colorado please stop close your eyes and say a prayer for them !

— David Hasselhoff (@DavidHasselhoff) July 20, 2012

John Leguizamo

My heart goes 2 all the victims families in colorado. No one should have to go thru that. When r we gonna get guns removed in this country?!

— John Leguizamo (@JohnLeguizamo) July 20, 2012

Tia Mowry

My prayers and thoughts go out to the victims in Colorado.#prayersaregoingup!

— Tia Mowry (@TiaMowry) July 20, 2012

Ralph Lauren

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families involved in the recent shooting in Colorado.

— Ralph Lauren (@RalphLauren) July 20, 2012

Erin Andrews

Thinking abt everyone in Colorado..

— Erin Andrews (@ErinAndrews) July 20, 2012

Russell Simmons

praying for the people of Aurora, Colorado.

— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) July 20, 2012

Kelly Cutrone

Do we need to go through metal detectors just to see a movie – What is happening to our society? Prayers to Colorado and the world xK

— Kelly Cutrone (@peoplesrev) July 20, 2012

Paula Deen

My heart and prayers go out to all the victims and families in Aurora, Colorado this morning.

— Paula Deen (@Paula_Deen) July 20, 2012

Katie Couric

This shooting in Colorado is beyond horrific. Such upsetting news.

— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) July 20, 2012

Gayle King

Aurora -still trying to wrap my brain around how an evening at the movies ends in a massacre.HEARTBREAKING.

— Gayle King (@GayleKing) July 20, 2012

John McCain

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the senseless tragedy in #Aurora, Colorado, and their families

— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) July 20, 2012

Hermin Cain

What a horrible situation in Colorado. Thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families. #theatershooting

— Herman Cain (@THEHermanCain) July 20, 2012