Nowhere in any of this extensive planning did Holmes make reference to gun regulations at the theater or the potential for moviegoers to be armed. Moreover, he had every expectation that he would not get away with his crime.
Background checks, as required by federal law, were properly conducted, and he was approved. Again, our hearts go out to the victims and their families. We also offer our support and appreciation to the law enforcement and emergency response professionals and all others who responded to give aid to these innocent victims.
As long-time business owners in Aurora, this community is our home and the home to many of our associates and customers. We send our thoughts and prayers out to those affected.
In respect for the victims of this tragic crime and their families, we will have no further comment in this matter. Between the two stores, over the next two months, he would also buy the AR and the Remington.
But this, too, was legal — a prior ban on such magazines, under the federal assault weapon ban, expired in In Colorado, gun legislation faces a battle of state vs. The home-rule cities such as Aurora that populate the state are permitted by the Colorado state constitution to govern themselves, which creates a constant tension with the state. So the assault weapon was not illegal. Some of the purchases were made online and some were made in person. Video surveillance taken as Holmes was buying several of the items in person showed that he had what Beggs described at "reddish-orange hair" at the time.
Holmes hair was dyed the same striking color at the time of the shooting.
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