Obama, Romney express shock and sorrow over Aurora shooting President Obama and his Republican rival, Mitt Romney, expressed shock and sorrow over the deadly shooting in Colorado. Obama pledged federal support to the community and law enforcement efforts. The White House released a statement from the president early Friday morning. Obama is in Palm Beach, Fla. on the second day of a campaign trip. Spokesman Jay Carneysaid Homeland Security Advisor John Brennannotified the president of the incident at 5:26 a.m. Michelle and I are shocked and saddened by the horrific and tragic shooting in Colorado. Federal and local law enforcement are still responding, and my administration will do everything that we can to support the people of Aurora in this extraordinarily difficult time," the president said in the 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. As we do when confronted by moments of darkness and challenge, we must now come together as one American family. All of us must have the people of Aurora in our thoughts and prayers as they confront the loss of family, friends, and neighbors, and we must stand together with them in the challenging hours and days to come. Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican nominee, issued a statement shortly after Obama's saying he and his wife, Ann, were "deeply saddened by the news of the senseless violence." We are praying for the families and loved ones of the victims during this time of deep shock and immense grief. We expect that the person responsible for this terrible crime will be quickly brought to justice," Romney's statement said. The shooting happened at the Century 16 movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, minutes after the 12:05 a.m. premiere showing of the widely-anticipated "Dark Knight Rises." A suspect is in now in custody. Police are saying at least 12 people dead and 50 wounded. Young children are among those injured. Colorado theater shooting leaves 12 dead 'Dark Knight Rises' shooting has eeried overtones