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Discuss “Waterfront shooting raises concerns”

The Waterfront Loews Cineplex, a popular place for CMU students to catch movies and popcorn on the weekend, was the scene of a fatal shooting last Wednesday night after the premiere of the film Get Rich or Die Tryin?. In response, Loews has decided to stop showings of the movie until the police have finished their investigation.

The shooting?s victim, Shelton Flowers, was from Wilkinsburg and had a criminal record, as well as a gun of his own at the theater. For now, several uniformed officers have been deployed at the theatre to ensure safety.

West Homestead police do not believe the film incited the violence. ?This was not a random act,? said West Homestead police acting Sgt. Dan Kinzel. ?Whenever you get a large group of people in a certain...

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