Photos: Colorado theater reopens for first time after mass shooting

Updated 1:57 AM ET, Fri January 18, 2013

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The Cinemark Century 16 Theaters reopened on Thursday, January 17, in Aurora, Colorado. It was the first time the theater has been open since the mass shooting on July 20, 2012, that killed 12 people and wounded dozens of others. The exterior facade of the theater has been remodeled since the shooting.

Photos: Photos: Colorado theater reopens for first time after mass shooting

Colorado theater reopens – The Cinemark Century 16 Theaters reopened on Thursday, January 17, in Aurora, Colorado. It was the first time the theater has been open since the mass shooting on July 20, 2012, that killed 12 people and wounded dozens of others. The exterior facade of the theater has been remodeled since the shooting.

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An Aurora police officer stands guard as invited guests make their way into a reopening ceremony and evening of remembrance at the Cinemark Century 16 Theaters on January 17.

Photos: Photos: Colorado theater reopens for first time after mass shooting

Colorado theater reopens – An Aurora police officer stands guard as invited guests make their way into a reopening ceremony and evening of remembrance at the Cinemark Century 16 Theaters on January 17.

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Invited guests make their way into a reopening ceremony and evening of remembrance as security patrols the area around the theater on January 17.

Photos: Photos: Colorado theater reopens for first time after mass shooting

Colorado theater reopens – Invited guests make their way into a reopening ceremony and evening of remembrance as security patrols the area around the theater on January 17.

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