Aurora Movie Theater Shooting - Ongoing Coverage

  1. Holmes may wear regular clothes at trial

    Holmes may wear regular clothes at trial

    Colorado theater shooting suspect James Holmes will be allowed to wear civilian clothing at his trial.

  2. Plea in theater shooting harassment case

    Plea in theater shooting harassment case

    The Portland, Ore. resident who contacted at least a dozen families of the victims of last year's mass shooting in an Aurora movie theater has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor stalking and telephonic harassment.

  3. Theater shooting: Insanity plea accepted

    Theater shooting: Insanity plea accepted

    A judge has accepted James' Holmes plea of not guilty by reason of insanity in the Colorado theater shootings.

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James Holmes defense files 89 motions containing requests and proposals…
James Holmes defense files 89 motions containing requests and proposals…

Eighty-nine filings containing requests and proposals from James Holmes' defense team open a window into their strategy for defending the movie theater …

Learn more about the not guilty by reason of insanity plea - what it…
Learn more about the not guilty by reason of insanity plea - what it…

On Tuesday, Aurora theater shooting suspect James Holmes pleaded not guilty by reason on insanity.

Judge outlines consequences of a not guilty by reason of insanity plea…
Judge outlines consequences of a not guilty by reason of insanity plea…

After resolving several objections, the judge overseeing the movie theater shooting case has released a final document detailing the consequences of a not …

If James Holmes' insanity plea is accepted, the court will discuss if…
If James Holmes' insanity plea is accepted, the court will discuss if…

The package and notebook James Holmes sent to his psychologist have not been admitted as evidence in the theater shooting case so far, but that could change …

Aurora theater shooting case: Judge delays change of plea hearing for…
Aurora theater shooting case: Judge delays change of plea hearing for…

The advisement hearing for Aurora movie theater suspect James Holmes has been delayed four days, at the request of Holmes' defense team.

Judge says insanity statutes are constitutional, denies motions by James…
Judge says insanity statutes are constitutional, denies motions by James…

A judge has found Colorado's insanity and death penalty statutes are constitutional, despite challenges by accused theater shooter James Holmes' lawyers.

Defense attorneys for James Holmes ask for answers on insanity plea questions
Defense attorneys for James Holmes ask for answers on insanity plea questions

James Holmes' lawyers on Thursday asked a judge to answer legal questions before they guide their client to plead not guilty by reason of insanity.

New attorney joins prosecuting team in Aurora movie theater shootings
New attorney joins prosecuting team in Aurora movie theater shootings

An assistant state attorney general has been appointed to the team prosecuting James Holmes in the Colorado theater shootings.

Theater shooting judge orders oral arguments over constitutionality of…
Theater shooting judge orders oral arguments over constitutionality of…

Lawyers in the trial of Aurora theater shooting defendant James Holmes will present arguments Thursday over the defense contention that state law regarding the…

Aurora movie theater shooting prosecutors: Insanity & death penalty laws…
Aurora movie theater shooting prosecutors: Insanity & death penalty laws…

Prosecutors in the Aurora theater shooting case say laws on insanity and the death penalty are constitutional and don't need any of the explanations requested …

    Victim biographies

    Click on each photo or name for a full biography:

    AJ Boik John Blunk
    Jesse Childress Gordon Cowden
    John Larimer Micayla Medek
    Matt McQuinn Jessica Redfield
    Veronica Moser Sullivan Alex Sullivan
    Alex Teves Rebecca Wingo

    A complete list of the killed and injured victims, along with the evidence presented about each, is available in the court order written by Judge William Sylvester after the preliminary hearing. Download that document.

    Archive: The First 24 Hours

    1. Witness: Gunman Like Assassin 'Ready...

      Witness: Gunman Like Assassin 'Ready...

      When a gunman opened fire inside a movie theater near the Aurora Mall on Friday morning, many watching "The Dark Knight Rises" thought it was part of the movie.
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    2. Search Dogs Called To CU Research...

      Search Dogs Called To CU Research...

      Police have evacuated two research buildings at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus where the suspect in the Colorado shootings was a graduate student.
    3. Police Scanner: Dramatic First...

      Police Scanner: Dramatic First...

      Dramatic emergency radio traffic recounts the hectic first minutes of the Aurora theater shooting as police descended on the scene.
    4. Loud Music Used To Lure People To...

    5. Witness Tried To Keep Door Closed On...

    6. Pentagon: 4 Service Members Shot In...

    7. Governor: 'Our Hearts Are Broken'...

    8. Bicyclist Shot At Theater To Continue...

    9. Murder Victim's Mother Holds Prayer...

    10. Columbine Father Attends Prayer Vigil...

    11. 'Dark Knight' Director: Shootings...

    Archive: Day 2

    1. Relatives Anguish As Victims Of...

      Relatives Anguish As Victims Of...

      It took 19 hours before Anita Busch learned that her cousin was among the 12 people killed by a gunman at an Aurora movie theater Friday.
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    2. Investigators Still Processing Scene...

      Investigators Still Processing Scene...

      We are learning new details about the shooting at an Aurora mall that killed 12 people and injured 58 others.
    3. 'Dark Knight's' Bale: My Heart Aches...

      'Dark Knight's' Bale: My Heart Aches...

      "The Dark Knight Rises" star Christian Bale says his heart goes out to the victims of the Colorado shootings.
    4. Holmes Failed Preliminary Exam Before...

    5. Governor, Mayor Reflect On First...

    6. Dozens Recovering Day After Shooting...

    7. Grievers Gather At Shooting Memorial

    8. VIDEO: Chemicals Taken From Holmes'...

    9. Neighbors Share Chilling Details Of...

    10. 'All-Clear' Sounded In Holmes'...

    11. Obama To Visit Families Of Aurora...

    12. Gov. Hickenlooper: Theater Shooter...

    Archive: Day 3-4

    1. Theater Shooting Suspect Used...

      Theater Shooting Suspect Used...

      James Holmes spent months stockpiling thousands of bullets and head-to-toe ballistic gear without raising any red flags with authorities.
    2. More Theater Shooting Victims...

      More Theater Shooting Victims...

      The number of surviving theater shooting victims still being treated for their injuries is dwindling.
    3. Broncos Players Visit Shooting Victims

      Broncos Players Visit Shooting Victims

      Players from the Denver Broncos visit victims of the Aurora theater shooting rampage Sunday.
    4. Angel In Clouds Above Theater Vigil?

      Angel In Clouds Above Theater Vigil?

      A 7NEWS viewer snapped a photo that appears to show an angel in the clouds above the vigil site for the theater rampage victims.
    5. Theater Shooting Victim Describes...

    6. Chief: Theater Shooting Methodically...

    7. Holmes Held In Isolation In Arapahoe...

    8. Aurora Churches Tout Love,...

    9. Theater Shooting Suspect Called...

    10. Angel In Clouds Above Theater Vigil?

    11. Dazed James Holmes Makes First Court...

    12. Sources: James Holmes Used Evidence...

    13. Dad Of Aurora Shooting Victim At...