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• Holmes may plead guilty to avoid death penalty

  March 28, 2013 1:22 AM

  Defense attorneys representing shooting suspect James Holmes have offered to enter a guilty plea and accept a life sentence in exchange for immunity from the death penalty. Details about the plea were publicly released Wednesday. However, the prosecution has yet to accept or decline the deal. Earlier this... more »

• Cinemark seeks dismissal of theater shooting suits

  February 12, 2013 11:54 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Cinemark USA is asking a judge to dismiss lawsuits alleging the company failed to protect its customers from the July shootings at a Colorado movie theater that killed 12 and injured 70. The Denver Post reports Cinemark filed a motion in federal court Monday arguing the lawsuits... more »

• Sources: Suspect James Holmes attempts suicide

  November 14, 2012 8:36 PM

  CENTENNIAL - Aurora theater shooting suspect James Holmes was hospitalized after trying to harm himself inside his cell Tuesday according to our partners at 9News. 9News reports that sources told them Holmes made three attempts at harming himself but described them as "unaggressive." On the first attempt he... more »

• Aurora Theater Shooting victims ask for more fund release

  November 2, 2012 6:41 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Dozens of victims of the Aurora movie theater shootings have submitted claims to receive money from a fund set up to support them. Thursday was the deadline for submissions. The governor's office says 52 claims, including three duplicates, have been received so far. Claims postmarked by Thursday... more »

• Mediator sets rules for Aurora shooting victims

  October 15, 2012 2:54 PM

  DENVER (AP) - A mediator says the families the 12 people killed and people who suffered permanent injuries will get the majority of the $5 million donated to help the victims of the July 20 shooting at an Aurora theater. Kenneth Feinberg said Monday those victims will get 70 percent... more »

• Families of the dead in Aurora shooting to receive about $200,000 each

  October 15, 2012 1:47 PM

  DENVER (AP) - A mediator says the families the 12 people killed and people who suffered permanent injuries will get most of the $5 million donated to help the victims of the July 20 shooting at an Aurora movie theater. Kenneth Feinberg said Monday those victims will get 70 percent... more »

• Aurora Theater Shooting victims asking for new review

  October 9, 2012 7:12 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Eleven families of people killed in the shootings at an Aurora movie theater are asking state officials to investigate a charity that has collected $5.2 million for victims. They contend Community First Foundation and its affiliate Giving First broke state law by failing to get their permission... more »

• Hospital discharges final Aurora Theather Shooting victim

  September 12, 2012 7:19 PM

  AURORA, Colo. (AP) - University of Colorado Hospital says it has discharged its last patient injured during the Colorado movie theater shooting July 20. The hospital says Caleb Medley was discharged Wednesday and will be going to a long-term care facility. The aspiring comedian was among the 58 people injured... more »

• Drive held in memory of theater shooting victim raises thousands for wildfires

  September 9, 2012 2:57 PM

  DENVER (AP) - An equipment drive honoring an aspiring sportscaster who was killed in the Colorado theater shooting has netted more than 25,000 pieces of donated athletic gear, which will be distributed to victims of this summer's destructive wildfires. Jessica Ghawi was one of 12 people killed in the July... more »

• Sheriff concerned for Holmes' safety

  August 13, 2012 11:03 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado theater shooting suspect James Holmes was seated in the jury box during his first court hearing out of concerns for his safety. Court documents released Monday show that deputies seated Holmes away from the defense table during his July 23 hearing at the request of the... more »

• CSU-Pueblo declares week of remembrance for Aurora shooting victims

  July 22, 2012 6:17 PM

  This week has been declared one of remembrance on the campus of CSU-Pueblo for the victims of the Aurora theater shooting. Several of the Student Government members in Pueblo say they have ties to Aurora. That's why they wanted to make the declaration. They're raising awareness and remembering... more »

• Theater shooting flares up gun law debate

  July 22, 2012 6:14 PM

  The debate on gun control has become a front burner issue, but Democratic and Republican strategists agree Congress will not take up this issue after the mass shooting in Aurora. Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff echoes Governor Hickenlooper saying it isn't the weapon, it's the person who usually has... more »

• Governor Hickenlooper says Colorado will band together

  July 22, 2012 6:12 PM

  Governor John Hickenlooper appeared on Meet the Press Sunday morning. He told David Gregory, regardless of gun laws, sick individuals will find ways to commit evil acts. He also said that people in Colorado are together in spirit, and will rise above acts of terror. "My Chief of Staff,... more »

• Air Force Staff Sergeant killed in theater shooting

  July 22, 2012 4:58 PM

  Among the 12 people killed in the tragic shooting were two members of the military. One of those was Staff Sergeant Jesse Childress. He was an Air Force Reservist assigned to a squadron at Buckley Air Force Base. "Jesse was an invaluable part of the 3-10th family. He literally... more »

• Military speaks out about sailor killed in theater shooting

  July 22, 2012 4:52 PM

  One of the two active military members killed in the theater shooting in Aurora was Petty Officer 3rd Class John Larimer. Larimer was a Navy technician based at Buckley. He was 27. "He was an outstanding shipmate, a valued member of our Navy team and an extremely dedicated sailor," said... more »

• Survivor mourns her boyfriend's death after he saved her life

  July 21, 2012 6:06 PM

  Jansen Young survived the shooting thanks to her boyfriend. He shielded her body with his, and in doing so, he was killed in the shooting. "Even though he saved me and he gave me the opportunity to live, he would have done it for anyone that day," said Jansen. "You... more »

• Youngest victim of shooting identified

  July 21, 2012 6:03 PM

  A young child is among those who lost their lives in the shooting. Veronica Moser, 6, was killed. Her mother, Ashley, 25, is still in the hospital, wounded and paralyzed. Ashley has yet to hear the news of her daughter's death, as her doctor and her family do not want... more »

• Always be honest with your child when bad things happen

  July 21, 2012 4:25 PM

  In the aftermath of the theater massacre, kids and teens are bound to have some questions about how something so awful could happen at a place meant for fun. Doctors say you should always be honest with your kids. Cinda McDonald, a Child Life Expert in Dallas, says not to... more »

• Doctor who treated Columbine victims now has theater shooting patients

  July 21, 2012 1:13 PM

  One of the doctors who treated victims from the theater shooting talked about the experience. Dr. Chris Colwell also treated victims of the Columbine shooting 13 years ago. "It certainly did bring back some very difficult memories, and thankfully, again, in a situation like that, we can concentrate on... more »

• Childhood neighbors mourn loss of Sailor killed in theater shooting

  July 21, 2012 1:07 PM

  A sailor in the U.S. Navy is among the 12 who died in the theater shooting rampage. John Larimer, 27, was stationed in Aurora, and he went to the premiere that night. A Navy notification team arrived at the Illinois home of Larimer's parents late Friday night to inform them... more »