LOS
ANGELES (Reuters) - The National Association of Theaters Owners (NATO),
an industry trade group representing movie theatres in the United
States, said on Friday its members are reviewing security procedures in
the wake of Friday's shooting at a theatre in a Denver suburb.
"On behalf of all the members and staff of the National
Association of Theatre Owners, our hearts and prayers go out to the
victims of this despicable act and their families. We are grateful for
the quick and effective response by police and emergency personnel," the
group said in a statement."Guest safety is, and will continue to be a priority for theatre owners. NATO members are working closely with local law enforcement agencies and reviewing security procedures," the group said.
A gunman in a gas mask and bullet-proof vest killed 12 people at a midnight premiere of Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises" on Friday after hurling a gas canister into the theatre and opening fire on moviegoers.
(Reporting by Bob Tourtellotte; editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)
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