Colorado

Three Shot In A Pro-Marijuana Rally In Denver

Submitted by News Desk 3 on Sun, 04/21/2013 - 10:09

Three people were shot at a pro-marijuana rally in Denver Colorado on Saturday. The event is the first of its kind since the legalization of the legalization of recreational marijuana use.

Two adults were shot in the legs with non life threatening injuries while one child was injured by a grazing bullet. Police are looking for two suspects but have not released any further description.

The event in Denver was one of many that occurred in several large cities on 4/20 which is synonymous with marijuana use. The shooting in Denver was the only one with any violence.

2nd Suspect Arrested In Colorado Murder Of Prison Chief Tom Clements

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 23:44

Police in Colorado Springs, CO have arrested 31-year-old Thomas Guolee for outstanding warrants after his name came up during the investigation of CO prison chief Tom Clements, 31-year-old Thomas Guolee.

Another name, James Lohr, also came up and police have also arrested Lhor because he has outstanding warrants. Both are believed to belong to the white supremacist prison gang 211.

Exactly how Guolee and Lhor are related to the investigation of the death of Tom Clements.

Colorado Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty For James Holmes In Movie Theater Shooting Massacre

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 15:56

Prosecutors in Aurora, Colorado have announced they are seeking the death penalty for James Holmes who is accused of the movie theater shooting massacre in which 12 people died and 58 were injured.

"I don't know if it's painful. I want him dead. I just want to be there in the room when he dies," Bryan Beard said outside the Colorado courthouse. "He took one of my friends from this Earth. Death equals death."

Police Announce Gun Used In Decatur Texas By Evan Ebel Is Same One In Colorado Murder

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 16:24

Dallas, TX.

Police in Decatur, Texas have confirmed that the gun used by 28-year-old white supremacist Evan Spencer Ebel during his shootout with Texas police is the same one used in the Colorado murder of Colorado State Prisons executive director, Tom Clement.

Wise County sheriff's officials said the ballistics matched the evidence processed by the Colorado Springs Metro Crime lab, in which it is believed that Ebel shot and killed Clement at the front door of his home.

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Colorado Movie Threater Shooter James Holmes Has Not Guilty Plea Entered For Him

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 12:59

Aurora, CO -

The suspect in the Colorado movie theater shooting, James Holmes, had a not guilty please entered for him by the judge at an arraignment hearing earlier today. Holmes is charged with 166 counts of murder, attempted murder and other charges stemming from him booby-trapping his apartment.

According to court documents by the defense, it still may raise the insanity defense, something that would stymy any attempt by prosecutors to go for the death penalty.

Holmes' trial date has been set for August 5, 2013.

Attorneys For Accused Movie Theater Shooter James Holmes Ask To Delay Preliminary Hearing

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Thu, 10/11/2012 - 13:05

The attorneys representing 24-year-old James Holmes, the man accused of shooting and killing 12 people and injuring many more in an Aurora Colorado movie theater, have asked the judge to delay the preliminary hearing.

Judge William Sylvester did not immediately rule on the defense's motion and said it will be decided during the next status hearing set for Oct 25.

"This is an extraordinarily large case," said defense attorney Tamara Brady, who made the request.

Prosecutors In Colorado Shooting Motion To File 10 New Charges

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 18:13

Prosecutors in the Aurora Colorado movie threater shooting have filed a motion in court seeking to add 10 new charges against James Holmes, the man who have been accused of the shootings which resulted in 12 dead and dozens more injured.

If the court approves the motion, it would bring the total charges against Holmes to 152. Separate motions were also filed to amend 16 counts of attempted murdeer and the on count of "crime of violence" sentence enhancement.

A spokeperson for the 18th Judicial District Attorney's office said due to the gag order she count not comment on the filings.

Colordao Shooter Charged with 24 Counts Of Murder, 116 Counts of Attempted Murder

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Mon, 07/30/2012 - 12:35

Aurora, CO -

The Aurora Colorado movie theater shooting suspect, 24-year-old James Eagan Holmes, has been charged with 24 counts of murder, 116 counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of explosives.

12 people died in the shooting that took place during the opening showing of the newest Batman movie 'Dark Knight Rises' on July 20th. Another 58 people were wounded in the incident.

Specifically, it is 12 counts of first degree murder and 12 counts of murder with extreme indifference.

Gun Sales Up Nationwide And In Colorado Following Shooting

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 12:04

According to reports by the Colorado Bureau of Investigations, along with other agencies and public reports elsewhere, gun sales are up following the shooting in Aurora, Colorado.

In Colorado, sales are up 43%, while nationwide, sales are up 9% as people flock to gun stores hoping to "ease their sense of vulnerability to being a victim in a violent crime" according to physiologist Nancy Roerbuk. She adds that this reaction is not much different than a homeowner who has had a break and installs a home alarm system, or someone who was mugged starts carry pepper spray.

Hollywood Reacts To Colorado Shootings; Offers Support, Even Changed a Movie's Name

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Tue, 07/24/2012 - 17:57

Hollywood, CA -

Hollywood is very sensitive to crimes committed that resemble movies the studios have produced and actors have been making public statements offering condolences and support to the recent Colorado movie theater shootings.

The movie "The Watch" was originally named "The Neighborhood Watch" but changed it after the murder of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida, hoping to distance itself from negative association by movie-goers. Actors from New York to Los Angeles to Sydney Australia have offered public solidarity with the victims and families of the shooting in Aurora.