Three Arrested In Separate Dark Knight Incidents

The scene at the theater in Aurora, CO on July 19, 2012. (CBS News)
The scene at the theater in Aurora, CO on July 19, 2012. (CBS News)
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Updated: 7/24/2012 8:37 am

Police across the country have arrested at least three people accused of making threats during or after watching the new Batman movie days after a fatal theater shooting in Colorado.


In Maine, state police pulled over a man who said he was on his way to shoot a former employer one day after watching "The Dark Knight Rises." Timothy Courtois was arrested Sunday after a police search found weapons and news clippings of the massacre in Aurora, Colo.


In Arizona, sheriff's officials say a confrontation with an intoxicated man during a Friday showing caused 50 people to flee the theater.


A man in Southern California was accused of causing panic when the movie didn't start. Witnesses say the man alluded to the shooting and asked whether anyone had a gun.

(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

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sirroy - 7/24/2012 7:58 PM
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the only politicians that have taken away guns are republicans, does DC sniper and gw bush ring a bell, because Obama has said and done nothing to gun laws, so keep listening to the radio where they can convince enough people that the sky is falling and you should vote for the gun lobby

blue collar - 7/24/2012 5:24 PM
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It has nothing to do with the massive news coverage of the other terrorist........it's just a coincidence. Right?

rosey red - 7/24/2012 3:13 PM
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But dogs drool!

Ammys2Cuties - 7/24/2012 2:57 PM
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people suck

tcates - 7/24/2012 12:56 PM
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Idiots

Cincinnatus - 7/24/2012 9:49 AM
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Only go to theaters that allow you to have a means of self defense with you. Also avoid the weekend, and late night showings because they are usually crowded with loud mouths.

hikingdude - 7/24/2012 7:47 AM
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Charge these "comedians" to the full extent of the law with no plea bargains allowed, and see these incidents drop. Just label it "terrorism" and let Homeland Security have their fun with these idiots too.

concerned mom - 7/24/2012 7:47 AM
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it doesn't suprise me, just look at all the "glory" (NOT) that whats his name is getting. i agree, the media needs to focus on the victims and not the gunman. the gun didn't kill, it was the jerk behind the gun (that was purchased legally) that killed and injured innocence.

Whoflungpoo - 7/24/2012 7:08 AM
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Lawyers are licking their chops!

blue collar - 7/24/2012 6:25 AM
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Just more people seeking their "fifteen minutes". The news media loves this stuff. Helps their bottom line.
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