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Breaking News — Colorado Shooter Charged With 24 Counts Of Murder

Gina Cook — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:12:44 +0000

Today Colorado prosecutors have formally charged 24-year James Holmes with 24 counts of murder in the shooting at the Aurora movie theater. Twelve innocent people lost their lives on July 20th and 58 people were wounded or injured while attending a midnight showing of the new Batman movie. So far the breakdown of the charges [...]

Gun Control : Does America Need Tougher Laws?

Gina Cook — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:40:01 +0000

After last week’s horrible shooting in Aurora, Colorado the topic of gun control has come up again. Is it time to toughen up the gun laws in this country? Will it do any good? What do you think? Actor/Rapper Ice-T and Rush Limbaugh got into somewhat of a heated exchange over the ordeal. In a [...]

Gun Control : Does America Need Tougher Laws?

Gina Cook — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:33:14 +0000

Aurora Police Chief: Total of 71 Were Shot in 'Dark Knight Rises' Screening

Scott Lewis — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 22:15:39 +0000

A press conference in Aurora, Colo., just wrapped up and revealed more details from today’s movie theater shooting. Officials have cleared the air on one issue, reporting that a total of 71 people were shot — 12 died, and 59 were wounded. Aurora Police Chief Daniel Oates said his department is not speculating on motive [...]

Picture of 'Dark Knight Rises' Shooter James Eagan Holmes Released

Scott Lewis — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:02:10 +0000

The University of Colorado has released a photo of the “Dark Knight Rises” shooter. James Holmes, 24, was arrested after killing 12 and wounding several dozen others during a midnight showing of the movie.More information is emerging on Holmes. He was not on anyone’s radar, nor did he have a prior criminal record. The Huffington [...]

Tragedy at 'The Dark Knight Rises' Screening As Gunman Kills 12, Injures at Least 50

Townsquare Media — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:43:01 +0000

UPDATES 8:23 a.m.: Police have identified the shooter as James Holmes, 24. CBS News reports that when police when to Holmes's apartment, it was "booby trapped" with ammunition and chemicals. The death toll from the attack originally reported 14 deaths, though officials have since revised that number to 12.