James Holmes, 24, was a former neuroscience PhD student at University of Colorado-Denver
- Attended high school in San Diego, California, where his parents still live
- He lived in an apartment in north of Aurora, about five miles from the cinema
- Only previous brush with the law was a summons for speeding in October 2011
"It clearly looks like a deranged individual," Mr Kelly said.
Cinemas in New York tightened security at Batman showings following the attack, and the French premiere of the film in Paris was cancelled.
Mr Holmes was in the process of withdrawing from a doctoral programme in neuroscience at the University of Colorado-Denver, a university spokeswoman told the Associated Press.
Authorities have established no terrorism link, nor any motive. Mr Holmes had no criminal record in Aurora - his only encounter with police there was a traffic ticket.
Mr Holmes' family said in a written statement: "Our hearts go out to those who were involved in this tragedy and to the families and friends of those involved. We ask that the media respect our privacy during this difficult time."
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