After last night’s tragic mass movie theater shooting during The Dark Knight Rises in Colorado, musicians, celebrities, politicians, and athletes have taken to Twitter to react and spread the heartbreaking news. 

Morgan Freeman

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

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

LeBron James

So u telling me I can’t even feel safe at the movies now!!? SMH. My prayers goes out to all the families involved in Aurora, Colorado.

— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 20, 2012

Its just not fair that innocent people have to lose their lives over someone’s selfish stupidity acts! My stomach is hurting over this

— LeBron James (@KingJames) 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

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

Big Boi

WTF RT @cnnbrk: Police: 14 people killed, 50 others hurt in early morning shooting at Aurora, Colorado, theater on.cnn.com/NCDwzT

— Big Boi of OUTKAST (@BigBoi) July 20, 2012

Estelle

Guns are not it. Prayers for the people affected by the craziness in Colorado.

— Estelle (@EstelleDarlings) 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

Bun B

this is so sad and crazy 9news.com/video/9newsonl… mass shooting at batman movie tonight in colorado.. 14+ dead, 50+ injured as of now

— Bun B (@BunBTrillOG) July 20, 2012

Ghostface Killah

Not happy about the babies being lost. Toronto, Chicago, & Colorado!

— Ghostface Killah (@GhostfaceKillah) July 20, 2012

Dia Frampton

Waking up and then hearing what happened in Colorado made my mood take an instant turn. Some people are just evil. 12 dead. So heartbreaking

— Dia Frampton (@DiaFramps) 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

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

Deena from Jersey Shore

My prayers go out to the victims and there families in the Aurora Colorado theatre shooting.. So sad

— Deena Nicole Cortese (@DeenaNicoleMTV) 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

Brian Dawkins

I pray 4 HEALING, RECOVERY, STRENGTH among other Graces Father, 4 those victims in the Aurora Movies shooting in CO. The families included!

— Brian Dawkins (@BrianDawkins) July 20, 2012

JJ Watt

Just heard the tragic news out of Colorado last night. Thoughts go out to the victims and their family & friends. Hug your loved ones.

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) 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

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