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Obama says shocked by Colorado shooting

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 WASHINGTON, July 20 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama Friday said he was shocked by the tragic1 shooting in Colorado, which killed 12, and his administration would endeavor to help victims in this tragedy.

"Michelle and I are shocked and saddened by the horrific and tragic shooting in Colorado. Federal and local law enforcements are still responding, and my administration will do everything that we can to support the people of Aurora2 in this extraordinarily3 difficult time," Obama said in a statement.
"We are committed to bringing whoever was responsible to justice, ensuring the safety of our people, and caring for those who have been wounded," he added.
A gunman killed 12 people and injured 50 others early Friday at Aurora Mall, located on the southeast outskirts4 of Denver, Colorado, local authorities said.

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1 tragic inaw2     
adj.悲剧的，悲剧性的，悲惨的
参考例句：
  • The effect of the pollution on the beaches is absolutely tragic.污染海滩后果可悲。
  • Charles was a man doomed to tragic issues.查理是个注定不得善终的人。
2 aurora aV9zX     
n.极光
参考例句：
  • The aurora is one of nature's most awesome spectacles.极光是自然界最可畏的奇观之一。
  • Over the polar regions we should see aurora.在极地高空,我们会看到极光。
3 extraordinarily Vlwxw     
adv.格外地；极端地
参考例句：
  • She is an extraordinarily beautiful girl.她是个美丽非凡的姑娘。
  • The sea was extraordinarily calm that morning.那天清晨，大海出奇地宁静。
4 outskirts gmDz7W     
n.郊外，郊区
参考例句：
  • Our car broke down on the outskirts of the city.我们的汽车在市郊出了故障。
  • They mostly live on the outskirts of a town.他们大多住在近郊。

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