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Christian Bale has paid a visit to the victims of last week’s tragic shooting at a Dark Knight Rises midnight showing in Aurora, Co.

The 38-year-old actor, who portrays Bruce Wayne/Batman in the film, took it upon himself to pay his respects and give well-wishes to the survivors.

“Mr. Bale is there as himself, not representing Warner Brothers,” a rep for the studio told the Denver Post.

“Words cannot express the horror that I feel. I cannot begin to truly understand the pain and grief of the victims and their loved ones, but my heart goes out to them,” Christian previously said in response to the shootings.

Dark Knight Rises actress Anne Hathaway also released a statement about the shootings this week, saying: “My heart aches and breaks for the lives taken and altered by this unfathomably senseless act. I am at a loss for words how to express my sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.”

Pictured inside: Anne spending the afternoon with her fiance Adam Shulman on Tuesday (July 24) in West Hollywood, Calif. More Here! »

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Twelve people were tragically killed and fifty injured during a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises early Friday morning (July 20) in Aurora, Colo.

The gunman reportedly wore a mask similar to that of Tom Hardy‘s Bane character, and opened fire with a stockpile of weapons early on in the showing of the film, THR reports.

The subject has been apprehended by police.

“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,” President Obama said in a statement.

Celebrities have been taking to Twitter all night to express their sympathies.

“My heart goes out to all the people affected in the Aurora, CO shooting. May God be with that town and their families… ” – Eva Longoria

“My heart goes out to all the victims in Colorado. This is just insane.” – Harry Shum, Jr.

“This shooting in Colorado is beyond horrific. Such upsetting news.” – Katie Couric

Our thoughts go out to those involved in this horrific tragedy.

Christian Bale and Tom Hardy battle on the set of The Dark Knight Rises as their respective characters, Batman and Bale, on Saturday (November 5) in New York City.

Meanwhile in the Big Apple, Batman’s famous vehicle Batwing has been spotted sitting on top of the roof of a tall skyscraper! Head on over to ComicBookMovie.com to check out the shots.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Christian Bale

Earlier in the week, Christian walked around the city carrying a cup of coffee from Starbucks and a newspaper. More Here! »