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It sounded like firecrackers, says witness to US killing

When a gunman opened fire at a cinema hall in Denver, it sounded like firecrackers, said a witness who added that someone later yelled "they`re shooting out here".

Washington: When a gunman opened fire at a cinema hall in Denver, it sounded like firecrackers, said a witness who added that someone later yelled "they`re shooting out here".
At least 14 people were killed and 50 injured Friday in Denver at a cinema hall showing the new Batman movie `The Dark Knight Rises`.
The gunman wearing a gas mask opened fire and set off a type of smoke or tear gas bomb at the Century Theater in Aurora Mall outside Denver, reported Xinhua citing KUSA-TV. Bejamin Fernandez, a witness, said he was watching the film when he heard a string of blasts. He said that people ran and there were gunshots as police shouted "Get down!" He saw people falling, reported denverpost.com. Salina Jordan, a 19-year-old, saw people hit. She said one girl was struck on her cheek and others in the stomach. It sounded like firecrackers until someone ran into Theater 8 yelling "they`re shooting out here!", said Jordan. The police rushed in, telling people to run out, she added. IANS

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