Shooting Suspect Released Gas Canister

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Witnesses told the Denver Post that the shooting suspect released a gas canister into the theater before opening fire:

Witnesses told reporters that the gunman was masked and clad in black.

“Witnesses tell us he released some sort of canister.” Oates said. “They heard a hissing sound and some gas emerged and the gunman opened fire.”

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