the cinemark ceo tim warner weighing in saying the company is focused on the victims and their families and also on the security of all of their patrons at every one of their screenings. cinemark says it is working closely with the aurora police department. >> we have over 250 million people a year attend our theaters here and throughout the world. and the security problems are very, very rare. >> reporter: with the nypd stepping up security at new york theaters, it's not just cinemark thinking about security. take a look at this shot of security guards outside a theater at a universal city theater as moviegoers went into a 6:45 a.m. theater. amc says, we are actively working with local law enforcement in communities throughout the nation and under the circumstances we are reaching out to all our theeters to review our safety and security procedures. the national association of theater owners weighing in saying, quote, guest safety is and will continue to be a priority for owners. nato members are working closely with local law enforcement agencies and reviewing security procedures. as

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. >>> while the cinemark movie theatre released this statement, we are deeply saddened, our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, families and loved ones and warner brother, who made the movie, released this statement saying quote, warner brothers is deeply saddened to learn about this shocking incident. we extend our sincere se sympathies. >> 13 years ago and less than 20 miles away was another dark day for colorado and the country. this movie theatre in aurora is just down the road from littleton, the site of the bloody columbine high school massacre. i was there that day and stayed in denver that week covering the story. 13 people died .d the way the country deals with security. >> back then, witnesses of the columbine tranl tragedy shared their stories with tv crews, this time, giving the world an almost realtime glimpse of the cha chaos. one denver woman tweeted, shots fireded in the theatre. youtube shots showed -- covered in blood. one man who said he was shot posted a picture of a t-shirt with a bullet hole in it. he wrote quote, i am one of the 50 wounded in the shootin

the parent company, cinemark provides security, but other days, including the midnight showing in aurora are up to the local theater operators. it's hard to know whether guards could have done anything to prevent the attack. >> maryland's attorney general is asking a federal appeals court to delay another judge's ruling on the state's gun law. last week, u.s. district judge, a u.s. district judge lifted a stay, which says part of the law was unconstitutional. maryland wants that in place until its appeal is heard. the original ruling found the state's requirement to show a good and substantial reason violates the second amendment. >>> four women have been hit by stray bullets in the popular u street corridor in just over a week's time. all those victims received minor injuries, there are some suspects, but not all in custody. calling for more cops and private businesses to her paps foot the bill. >> early saturday morning, two women suffered nonlife threatening injuries when they were shot near 12th and u. innocent victims hit by someone's stray bullets. >> you have to be concerned not o

that theater, century 16, cinemark theater. a representative of cinemark theater. >> our thoughts, prayers and focus are on the victims and their families and we're grateful for the quick response of the police department and the emergency response teams which s by their quick response. at this time, we really don't have a lot more facts or information than is out there in the public press. as we get more information, we will issue an additional press statement, but for right now, our whole focus and concerns are on the victims, their families and our employees. >> then that comment coming from timothy warner who represents cinemark theater which owns that century 16 theaters which just endured this horrific shooting just after midnight. so there's a name to the suspect, james holmes, 24 years old. it's believed according to authorities that he was armed with an ak-47 like weaponry, a rifle, and two handguns, our joe johns is looking into that end of the story and how investigators proceed with how james holmes may have obtaine

cinemark the nation's third largest theater chain and owner of the theater where the shooting took place tried to reassure its customers. >> we have over 250 million people a year attend our theaters here and throughout the world and the security or problems are very, very rare. >> reporter: where a place to escape to became a place to escape from. anne thompson, nbc news, new york. >> all right. we are back. we're having satellite communications troubles here in aurora, colorado. when we come back, the very latest on the investigation. >>> flags at half staff over the white house by order of the president as they are all across the country. it was a striking sight arriving here in aurora, colorado and seeing them at half staff on our ride to this now desolate scene, scene of one of the worst mass shootings in american history. our justice correspondent pete williams in washington has more on this tricky investigation going on at the apartment of this 24-year-old suspect which, remember, they found booby trapped upon arrival. pete, good evening. >> brian, the question is how soon can the

cinemark the nation's third largest theater chain and owner of the theater where the shooting took placeried to reassure its customers. >> we have over 250 million people a year attend our theaters here and throughout the world, and the security or problems are very, very rare. >> where a place to escape to became a place to escape from. anne thompson, nbc news, new york. >> all right. we are back. we're having satellite communications troubles here in aurora, colorado. when we come back the very latest on the investigation. reae and what that feels like. reae copd includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. spiriva helps control my copd symptoms by keeping my airways open a full 24 hours. plus, it reduces copd flare-ups. spiriva is the only once-daily inhaled copd maintenance treatment that does both. and it's steroid-free. spiriva does not replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms. tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, glaucoma, trouble urinating, or an enlarged prostate. these may worsen with spiriva. discuss all medicines you take, even eye drops. stop taking spiriva an

cinemark, amc, several big movie theater operators across the country are saying safety is the top prioritying up monitoring and reviewing security procedures to make sure people feel safe. >> and the showings of this batman movie, they are taking place at that theater? >> reporter: that's right. here they began, the first showing was early this morning at 8:30 a.m. the movie is being shown on about a dozen screens at this theater, roughly every 20 minutes or so. we spoke with one movie goer today asking him what his reaction was to the events in colorado. most of the people we've spoken with said they were not too concerned. let's listen to what this one movie goer had to say. >> i think it was an isolated incident and stuff happens. i don't want to get too scared and fearful. >> i think the guy was a little bit crazy so, you know, stuff happens. hopefully the family is okay and pray for them and everything will be okay with them. >> reporter: and so he was one of the people who told us that they believe that the authorities in this area are going to keep movie goers safe. montgomery count

cinemark, the company that owns the movie theater, has offered to pay for all of the victims' funeralsthis comes days after the hospitals treating some of the victims announced they won't charge them or cut down on the medical bills. three more victims were laid to rest yesterday in texas, ohio and illinois. >>> a local theater is also helping out those affected by the shooting. in hagerstown, maryland, the theater is donating a dollar from every ticket sold yesterday and today. the money will go to the colorado-based community first foundation. >>> the maryland man accused of planning a workplace shooting will likely spend next week undergoing a psychiatric evaluation. neil prescott is being held at ann arundal medical center. they found an arsenal of two dozen weapons at his apartment. police are waiting on the mental evaluation before they charge. >>> supporters of same-sex will hold demonstrations this week at chick-fil-a restaurants around the country. on friday, same-sex couples will hold a kiss-in at the restaurant chain. d.c. mayor vincent gray waded into the controversy while

. >> friday morning, cinemark theaters c.e.o.ssured movie-goers that people are safe overall, but shared the sentiment felt by so many. >> i just feel devastated. >> a statement from warner brothers says the company and the filmmakers are deeply saddened to learn about this shocking incident. we extend our sincere thinks to the -- sympathies to the families and loved ones. in a bizarre twist, a trailer for another warner brothers movie qulled "gangster squad" was being shown at theaters nationwide. one seemed to depict gunmen opening fire inside a movie theater. it's unclear whether the preview was shown at the colorado theater, but these images would have been an eerie precursor to the horror that would soon follow. warner brothers says "the dark knight rises" took in more than $30 million overnight. it's not known what effect this shooting will have on what was expected to be a giant opening weekend. >> the movie was absolutely incredible, and i will go see it probably two more times. >> no fear? >> none whatsoever. >> erica ed

cinemark holdings owns nearly 500 movie houses around the country. the ceo says there was really no way to stop this gunman. >> he was well organized and had an assault weapon that would probably overpower any security that we would have had. i mean it's obviously a very deranged gunman that had access to very high powerful weapons and so it's just one of those outlying tragedies that is probably difficult for anybody to secure or control. >> the dark knight rises production studio warner brothers released a statement. "warner brothers is deeply saddened to learn about this shocking incident. we extend our sincerest sympathies to families and loved ones of the victims at this tragic time." >>> another big story tonight, more storms moving across the region. gary mcgrady is in the weather center with the very latest. gary, how are things looking tonight especially after last night? >> i understand. we did have a flash flood watch in effect that was supposed be too until 11:00. that was caps -- to be until 11:00. that was canceled. we had a couple flas

cinemark usually has armed guards for busy friday and saturday nights but it happened just after midnight friday morn. new information comes to light days before suspected gunman, james holmes learns the charges against him. >> reporter: accused shooter james holmes remains in county jail behind me on monday he will be transported to a local courtroom, where he will learn the extent of his charges we foe he will be charged with 12 counts of first degree murder but also the possibility of 58 counts of attempted murder charges as well as a slew of others pertaining to not only the mass murder at the theatre but his booby trapped apartment the judge will release that gag order allowing the media and public as well as victims families to gain access to more information pertaining to his psychiatrist, dr. lynn fenton. media is inquiring as to her knowledge of holmes. surviving are struggling with debilitating injuries the mother of murdered veronica sullivan that little 6-year-old girl who died in the massacres has suffered a miscarriage, ashley was 8 weeks pregnant with her second child the n

cinemark's ceo timothy warner said there's nothing his team could have done to prevent it. >> we haven't had any security incidents at this theater. obviously the person made a well organized and has an assault weapon that would probably overpower any security that we would have had. i mean it's obviously a very deranged gunman that had access to very high powerful weapons. >> even so, movie theaters all over the place, especially around here, taking some action following in the steps -- or following those shootings in colorado. some are searching moviegoers' bags. others have extra cops stationed around outside. scott broom joins us live from the majestic theaters in silver spring with reaction from people actually going to the movies. scott. >> reporter: that's right. montgomery county police maintained a precautionary presence outside this theater through much of the day today. they just retreated. the movie theater has been showing dark knight rises of 15 minutes all day long and a lot of moviegoers i talked to said pulling it from theaters now would be the wrong thing to do. >> batm

the ceo of cinemark that owns the theater where the shooting took place spoke in dallas.athy for the victims and families and stressed that the company's commitment to security. here is what he had to say. >> we constantly are focused on the security of our patrons at all of our theaters and for all of the shows, whether it is a midnight show or whether it is just a regular showing, you know, security is a big issue for cinemark. >> we reached out to the other major theater chains to see if they plan any changes regarding security, regarding midnight showings or changes to policies about costumes. fans attending midnight screenings often dress inspired by kashts in the film. they say the suspect was wearing with a bullet proof vest, ride helmet and carrying a gas mask, rifle and handgun when he was arrested. we do expect theaters across the country to respond with increased security. this is a scene outside a nearby amc theater in los angeles where moviegoers were heading into a 6:40 a.m. screening. in new york the nypd will post officers at theaters throughout the city.

cinemark, the nation's third large yes theater chain and owner of the theater where the shooting took250 million people a year attend our theaters here and throughout the world, and the security or problems are very, very rare. >> reporter: where a place to escape to became a place to escape from. for "today," anne thompson, nbc news, new york. >>> up next, dealing with survivors guilt. plus, how to talk to your kids about this tragedy. but first, this is "today" on nbc. >>> the survivors of the colorado shooting are lucky to be alive, but the path to recovery could be long, especially psychologically. survivors guilt is sure to set in for some, which is common in a tragedy like this. dr. gail saltz is a psychiatrist and a "today" contributor. gail, good morning. thank you for being with us. >> good morning, jenna. >> first of all, explain to us, what is survivors' guilt? >> it's just that, it's guilt that you lived while somebody else died. it could be somebody in as close proximity as, you know, they shielded you and you feel guilty you survived and they didn't. or it could be more

the company that owns it, cinemark holdings has not commented on what it plans to do with the theaterss eight and nine that were impacted. additionally, we saw seven to 10 officials head back into james holmes' apartment building. they wore protective booties as they headed in. the folks who live there still cannot return and in all of this, new life. hugo jackson medley was born yesterday morning to a mother inside the theater at the time of the shooting. the mother was not injured. hugo, born at university of colorado hospital is one floor above where his father, caleb medley lies in critical condition and is in a medically induced coma. caleb's brother seth says the mother katie is exhausted but doing well. >> she's been a rock through this whole situation. she really has. just steadfast, unwaivering, focused on her husband but also focused on a baby. i don't know how a person could focus like that but she found a way. >> the survivors of friday's shooting got a surprise visitor yesterday. act actor christian bale who plays batman in the movies went to the hospital to spend time wit