Who was the killer?
Where did it take place?
Background
Aftermath
Miscellaneous
100
What is the name of the shooter?
James Holmes.
100
In what Colorado city did the shooting take place?
Aurora, Colorado
100
Were the guns purchased by the shooter bought legally or illegally?
They were purchased legally, even though he did not have a license to buy a gun.
100
Were there any events held for the victims of the shooting?
Yes, a night of remembrance was held for the victims, and officers gave their support to their family members.
100
How many adults died in the shooting?
11 adults died.
200
Where did he go to college?
He went to The University of California, but later went to The University of Colorado.
200
What is the name of the movie theater where the shooting took place?
Century 16 Theater
200
Do the police believe the shooter had any friends or family who might have known he was going to do this?
Yes, they believe his psychiatrist Dr. Lynne Fenton might have known about what he was going to do because he was under Fenton's care for months before the shooting.
200
What have been some causes of the shooting?
Answers may vary- many people are too traumatized to go to movie theaters in fear that the same thing might happen to them.
200
Did any children die in the shooting?
Yes, one child died.
300
How many weapons was he carrying?
He was carrying four- a shotgun, a semi-automatic rifle, and two handguns
300
What day/month/year did the shooting take place on?
July 20, 2012.
300
Did the shooter write anything down indicating what he was going to do? If so, what was it?
Yes, the police found a notebook he used to plan everything he was going to do, including drawings.
300
Have security measures at movie theaters increased since the shooting? If so, what have they done?
Yes, some movie theaters now check peoples' bags, and others forbid them from wearing masks or costumes. They have also placed a lot more security officers in movie theaters.
300
How old was the youngest person who died in the shooting?
She was 6 years old.
400
What was he studying in college?
He was studying neuroscience.
400
How does the city of Aurora compare to the other cities in Colorado?
It is the third largest city in Colorado.
400
What was the cause of the shooting?
Holmes began making this plan shortly after he did poorly on his prelim exam at the end of his first year at the University of Colorado.
400
How many people died? How many were injured?
12 people died and 59 were injured.
400
How old was the oldest person who died in the shooting?
He was 51 years old.
500
Was he always so violent?
No, he was known by his friends and family as being a very smart, athletic, and sweet kid.
500
What is the population in Aurora?
The population is 332,354.
500
What mental illness does Holmes have?
He has Dyshoric Mania, a bipolar disorder.
500
How many charges was James charged with?
He was charged with a total of 142 charges.
500
How does the shooting in Colorado compare to other shootings in U.S. history?
It is the 10th deadliest shooting in U.S. history.
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