Politics & Government

First Lady Michelle Obama's Fredericksburg Visit Canceled Due to Colorado Shootings

Twelve people were killed and 50 injured in the Colorado movie theater shootings.

In light of the tragedy in Colorado, first lady and Charlottesville have been canceled. 

"President Obama will address the tragedy in Aurora, Colorado in remarks in Ft. Myers, Florida this morning," a campaign press release states.

At least 12 are dead from the Aurora shootings, according to the Huffington Post.

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The gunman was wearing a gas mask when he entered into the suburban Denver movie theater at midnight during the opening screening of the new Batman movie The Dark Knight Rises, and opened fire, killing 12 people and injuring at least 50 others.

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