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 . David Holmes ' trial was scheduled to begin in February . A judge vacated the date ; a new date has not been set . Holmes ' attorneys have said he was the shooter .
David Holmes ' trial was scheduled to begin in February . A judge vacated the date ; a new date has not been set . Holmes ' attorneys have said he was the shooter .