The mystery surrounding the shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado has been the subject of much speculation and investigation. On July 20, 2012, James Holmes opened fire during a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises, killing twelve and injuring seventy. The tragedy shocked the nation, leaving many to wonder who could be responsible for such an act.
The police investigation determined that Holmes was the sole shooter involved in the massacre. He was armed with an AR-15 rifle, 12 gauge shotgun and two Glock handguns when he entered the theater through an emergency exit door. He had also booby-trapped his apartment with explosives prior to the attack.
Holmes was charged with 24 counts of murder and 116 counts of attempted murder as well as possession of an illegal weapon. After a lengthy court hearing, it was determined that he would stand trial for his crimes starting in April 2013. He pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity but was found guilty on all counts in 2015 and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
The motive behind Holmes’ attack remains unclear but there are some theories as to why he did it. Some believe that he was motivated by revenge against society for not understanding him; others think he wanted to make a statement about gun control or gain notoriety from committing such a heinous crime; still others speculate that he was mentally ill or simply enjoyed causing destruction and chaos.
Conclusion: The devastating shooting at the movie theater in Aurora, Colorado remains one of the most horrific tragedies in recent history. James Holmes was ultimately found guilty on all counts related to this incident and sentenced to life in prison without parole; however, a clear motive for his actions has yet to be determined. Who shot movie theater? It is confirmed by police investigation that James Holmes is responsible for this tragedy.