The weapons used by the man accused of killing 12 people in a colorado movie theater are among the most popular guns available in the. Cnn here is a look at the july 20, 2012, movie theater shooting in aurora, colorado. The twoway a midnight screening of the new batman movie the dark knight rises turned into a gruesome scene of death and destruction in aurora, colo. Police investigated the suspects car outside a movie theater after a shooting in aurora, colo. Colorado shooter selected theater because of no guns policy. Aurora century 16 theater shooting aurora, colorado. In colorado, individuals with permits can carry concealed handgun in most malls, stores, movie theaters. Tom sullivan never thought much about guns or gun control until his son was killed in the aurora, colo. But the cinemark movie theater was the only one with a sign posted. Powerful photos released from aurora theater shooting. In colorado, individuals with permits can carry concealed handgun in most malls, stores, movie theaters, and restaurants. Alleged movietheater shooter james holmes used several weapons, one of which was outlawed under an expired federal law. The four weapons that authorities say were used in the massacre at a colorado theater showing of the latest batman movie included a popular semiautomatic rifle, a.
A heavily armed gunman wearing body armor walked into an aurora, colorado, movie theater and opened fire on the audience there to watch the batman movie, the. It has now been two full weeks since one supposed lone gunman shooter attended the midnight release of the newest batman the dark knight rises movie in aurora colorado, and then proceeded to shoot 70 movie patrons, killing 12 and leaving 58 wounded. Police search what is believed to be the car of james holmes, the suspect of a shooting in a movie theater, outside the century 16 movie theater july 20, 2012 in aurora, colorado. Chandler brannon, 25, who had been watching the movie with his girlfriend. Suspect bought 4 guns, 6,000 rounds of ammunition in past 60 days suspected gunman james holmes, 24, was pursuing ph. Most movie theaters allow permit holders carrying guns. Colorado movie theater shooting suspect built arsenal of. Colorado movie theater shooting as it unfolded timeline. Many are still searching for answers following a devastating and deadly shooting at an aurora, colorado movie theater during a midnight showing of the dark knight rises. The gunman wielded a rifle with a 100round magazine. The aurora shooting took place shortly after the start of a crowded midnight. Suspect bought 4 guns, 6,000 rounds of ammunition in past 60 days abc news more the suspected lonewolf shooter of the batman movie theater massacre in aurora, colo. The three types of weapons used by the man accused of killing 12 people in a colorado movie theater a semiautomatic variation of the militarys m16 rifle, a pumpaction 12gauge shotgun and at.
The rifle, shotgun and handgun used in the colorado movie theatre shooting could all be bought in canada with the proper licences, but ownership. Cinemark owns the century 16 movie theater in aurora, colorado, scene of last nights mass shooting. New documents may shed light on colorado theater shooting. Cinemark doesnt allow anyone other than law enforcement officers to carry legal firearms in their theaters. Neverbeforeseen evidence photos from inside the movie theater where james holmes murdered 12 innocent victims. Aurora movie theater shooting, holmes had acquired weapons from colorado gun. Like many other states, colorado requires a permit for an adult to carry a concealed handgun. Tom sullivan, a democrat who represents portions of aurora and whose son, alex, was killed in the movie theater shooting, said wednesday that there is an epidemic of gun violence. Colorado, where the movie theater shooting suspect had his first court appearance. Colorado movie theater shooting as it unfolded timeline this article is more than 7 years old james holmes unleashed one of americas worst shootings at a midnight premiere of the dark knight. Effects of the aurora, colorado shooting on local movie. When colorado shooting suspect james holmes fired off as many as 50 shots a minute during his fridaymorning rampage, at least one bullet blasted all the way through the movie theaters wall, hitting a victim on the other side.
The defense in the colorado theater shooting trial rested its case after trying to show james holmes was legally insane when he opened fire at a movie. The colorado movie theater shooting suspect is making his first court appearance with reddish orange hair. But the cinemark movie theater was the only one with a sign posted at the theater s entrance. State statutes, local ordinances, and a private business policies all aim to answer that question. Three of those weapons, including the shotgun and the assault rifle, he brought into the theater, according to aurora police chief dan oates. The man suspected of opening fire in an aurora movie theater just after midnight, killing 12 and leaving 59 others injured, bought all four of his guns legally in the past two months. A look at the aurora shooters guns, including the ar15 the ar15 assault rifle is a fearsome weapon, forged from aircraftgrade aluminum and as powerful as a kandaharbound m16. Guns used in colorado theatre shooting legal in canada. Colorado batman movie shooting suspect james holmes was. Instead, out of all the movie theaters within 20 minutes of his apartment showing the new batman movie that night, it was the only one where guns were banned. Sullivan is convinced that if colorado s ban on highcapacity magazines had been in effect, his son alex may have had a chance. What has changed since aurora theater shooting in colorado. The guns were all purchased legally between may 22 and july 6 at three colorado gun stores.
In the time since the aurora century 16 theater shooting, mass shootings have taken. A look back at the aurora, colorado, movie theater. Soldout midnight premiere of the dark knight rises. Did colorado shooter single out cinemark theater because it. The officers found several firearms in the theater and inside the shooters car, including another glock 22 handgun. Heres why everyone thinks you have a problem with guns more. On july 20, 2012, a mass shooting occurred inside a century 16 movie theater in aurora. Storm clouds gather above a memorial for the victims in the shooting across the street from the century 16 movie theater in aurora, colo. Cinemark theaters no firearms policy the truth about guns. Mitt romneys flipflop on gun control, assault weapons. Aurora shooting leaves 12 dead, 70 wounded history.
A look back at the aurora, colorado, movie theater shooting 5 years. Colorado theater shooter carried 4 guns, all obtained legally. Aurora theater shootings provided lessons for orlando emergency responders. After a movie theater shooting that left at least 12 dead and 58 wounded, witnesses. A victims bloodied flip flops, bulletpierced soda cups and chilling trails of blood. A look at the aurora shooters guns, including the ar15. But the cinemark movie theater was the only one with a sign posted at the theaters. Bass pro shops offered their deepest sympathies to the victims and their families in a statement to. Aurora theater shootings provided lessons for orlando. Heres whats changed in the year since the aurora theater shooting.
In colorado, an expired ban on assault weapons may have prevented the shooting or at the very. The man suspected of shooting up an aurora, colorado movie theater screening the new batman film early friday, killing 12 and wounding 59, also left his apartment rigged with traps, police said. There were many heroes among us july 30, 2012 some of those in the aurora, colo. A look back at the aurora, colorado, movie theater shooting 5 years later. Gunman turns batman screening into reallife horror film.
Will washington squander another opportunity to get real on guns. Century 16 movie theater in aurora, colorado following the fatal shooting. Did colorado shooter single out cinemark theater because. That included guns like the ar15, which was one of the weapons used by suspected gunman james holmes in the colorado theater shooting. But as the colorado movie theater shooting shows, enforcement isnt always possible. But private businesses can determine whether permit holders can carry guns on their private property. Its thought that holmes concealed the weapons while bringing them into the movie theater, a presumed violation of the law, as he didnt have a. By marissa roper features and university life editor james holmes, the convicted gunman of the aurora, colorado shooting at the darknight rising midnight premiere back in july 2012, pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity for allegedly opening fire in the theatre and killing twelve people, injuring 70. All of the weapons and ammunition were purchased legally, police said. The ar15 assault rifle is a fearsome weapon, forged from aircraftgrade aluminum and as powerful as a kandaharbound m16. Read cnn s colorado theater shooting fast facts to learn more about the aurora, colorado, tragedy and the trial of james holmes. Most recently, the marquee villain used to decry gunfree zones is james holmes, who is currently on trial for the july 2012 massacre in aurora, colorado. James holmes was wideeyed and unshaven as he sat staring down. Stories about the aurora theater shooting, which left 12 dead and more than 70 wounded at the cinemark century 16 theater in aurora, colorado, july 20, 2012.
Suspect bought 4 guns used in mass shooting in last 60. From columbine to aurora, the denver area is often plagued. A jury has returned guilty verdicts in the trial of james holmes, who attacked a screening of the dark knight rises in a colorado theater in 2012. Colorado theater shooter carried 4 guns, all obtained.
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