James Holmes Is Batman Theater Shooting Suspect

By National Confidential

Topics Aurora Colorado, Batman, Batman Shooting, Colorado, Dark Knight Rises, DC Comics, Gun, James Egan Holmes, James Holmes, Jessica Ghawi, Jessica Redfield, Mass Shooting, Theater Shooting, toprow

Published 20 July 2012 8:07 am EST Updated 20 July 2012 1:55 pm EST

James Holmes is the 24 year old man arrested for the shooting at a screening of The Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, Colorado.

James Holmes (Aurora, CO – Batman Theater Shooter)

Police report that anywhere from 12-14 people died in the shooting and 50 were injured.

The FBI reports that there is currently no evidence of terrorist involvement.

President Obama Statement On Batman Theater Shooting

“Michelle and I are shocked and saddened by the horrific and tragic shooting in Colorado. Federal and local law enforcement are still responding, and my Administration will do everything that we can to support the people of Aurora in this extraordinarily difficult time. We are committed to bringing whoever was responsible to justice, ensuring the safety of our people, and caring for those who have been wounded. As we do when confronted by moments of darkness and challenge, we must now come together as one American family. All of us must have the people of Aurora in our thoughts and prayers as they confront the loss of family, friends, and neighbors, and we must stand together with them in the challenging hours and days to come.”

Mitt Romney Statement on Batman Theater Shooting

“Ann and I are deeply saddened by the news of the senseless violence that took the lives of 15 people in Colorado and injured dozens more. We are praying for the families and loved ones of the victims during this time of deep shock and immense grief. We expect that the person responsible for this terrible crime will be quickly brought to justice.”

YouTube Video From The Batman Shooting Crime Scene

Video from the movie theater in the aftermath of the shooting:

Jessica Redfield: Batman Shooting Victim Was Aspiring Sportscaster

Jessica Ghawi (aka Jessica Redfield) was shot and killed at the Batman movie theater shooting. She wanted to be a sportscaster and wrote for the blog Busted Coverage.