In July 2012 , Holmes opened fire at a midnight showing of `` The Dark Knight Rises '' at the Century Aurora 16 Multiplex Theater , in Aurora , just outside Denver . James Holmes ' trial was scheduled to begin in February . The judge has ordered a new hearing on the issue of whether he can be tried as an adult or juvenile and set sentencing for March 5. Holmes ' attorneys have acknowledged he was the gunman .
James Holmes ' trial was scheduled to begin in February . The judge has ordered a new hearing on the issue of whether he can be tried as an adult or juvenile and set sentencing for March 5. Holmes ' attorneys have acknowledged he was the gunman .