today there was one bit of redeeming news, a healthy baby boy, born this morning, hugo jackson medleyhis parents were at the movie theater when the shooting broke out. his mom nine months pregnant, uninjured. his dad lost an eye and is still fighting for life in the same hospital his son was born. and tonight, disturbing new details are emerging from inside the county jail where the man accused of causing this carnage is being held. sources tell abc's local affiliate kmgh that when the suspect was first brought in, they put plastic bags on his hands to preserve gunpowder res d idue, the suspect started using them as sock pockeuppets. >> the first question they have to ask themselves does he understand what is going on. if they believe he doesn't, then they can make a motion to declare him incompetent to even stand trial, at least for now. >> reporter: in the aftermath of the shooting, there have been several movie-related scares. >> security concerns shut down a showing of "the dark knight rises." last night in new jersey, a theater showing of "the dark knight rises" was brief plea ev

hugo jackson medley was born yesterday. his parents were at the movie theater when the chaos broke out. his mom was uninjured but dad lost an eye and is it frightening for his life. amanda's boyfriend sacrificed himself to save her. >> he pulled me down. and he covered my head. >> get down. okay. >> i did. >> disturbing new details about the man who allegedly carried out the massacre have come out. abc news has learned that inside the aurora police headquarters in the hours after the shooting, james holmes was staring at the wall. his eyebrows twitching. even used evidence bags as hand puppets. holmes will be charged monday. tahman bradley, abc news. >> and gun sales in colorado are surging in the wake of the deadly rampage. in three days, the bureau of investigation gave the okay on background checks on 3,000 people who want to buy guns. a 43% jump from the weekend before. >>> and one final note. dc comics is delaying the cammic that was supposed to be today. because of what may be content that's perceived as insensitive.

world.this is hugo jackson medley...atie and caleb medley.he was born tuesday at the university of colorado hospital.that's the same hospital where hugo's father caleb remains in critical condition... after taking a bullet to his face during friday's shooting. caleb's brother says hugo's birth was welcome news during this time of pain. ((well the best way to describe it is bittersweet we were all looking forward to this, we were all excited about this, and it is, it is a silver lining to a very dark cl) cloud.)) caleb's wife katie was not hurt ...as the couple were out for datenight... the hospital says "both mom and baby are doing great." "batman" star christian bale takes some time away from acting... to visit victims of the aurora shooting.on tuesday... he made the trip to aurora... where he posed for a picture you see here... with shooting victim, carey rottman. a warner brothers representative says the actor is there in his own capacity... and that he's not representing the film company. two new adorable arrivals ma

this is hugo jackson medley. ways born tuesday in the same hospital where his father is in critical condition after taking a bullet to the face. and caleb is in a coma but breathing on his own. his wife was not hit in the shooting. >>> and out of respect fans will have to wait longer to get their hands on the newest comic about the caped crusader. dc said it may be perceived as insensitive following the massacre. and the writer says that it has grim images that would seem inappropriate. the issue is now being delayed until august 22nd. >>> as the gun debate reigniting following the massacre. changes are -- changes are coming to our gun laws. tough show good and substantial reasoning. but a judge lifted the stay on his ruling that a portion of the gun permit law is unconstitutional. that means that in two weeks the restrictions to carry will be relaxed. the attorney-general said they will file an appeal. >>> and if you turn your faucet on and green water is out no need to be alarmed. the department of public works

hugo jackson medley was born early yesterday morning. the baby's father caleb is in the same hospital. the 23-year-old is in a medically induced coma after being shot in the head during the massacre. caleb is on the road to recovery in part because of his new son. >> he moved his hand towards the baby, trying to feel his son, trying to touch him. his heart rate, there was a change in it. other than that, i really couldn't tell you. >> you think he realized his son was in the room with him? >> i think so. i know so. >> both katie and baby hugo medley are doing great. caleb is on a havenventilator b starting to breathe on his own. >> in two weeks it may be easier to carry a gun in maryland. a federal judge ruled on monday that the state may not be allowed for residents to ask why they want to carry a conceal weapon. if this ruling is not appealed to a higher court the ruling will go into effect august 7th. >>> the first homicide in more than two years in arlington county, virginia. it appears to be a murder-suicide. police say a family mem

of shooting victim kayla medley gave birth to the couple's first child this morning his name is hugo jackson met late. cannibalize one floor up a medically induced, however she has already met his son. keep lips hugo in caleb's arms and said she was holding his hands when the baby was flying with him and kitty was talking to him about the baby. in his blood pressure and his heart rate went up. friends say he is full life just like his dad. on another note christian bale visited some of the victims who are recovering in hospital at aurora. he also and the medical staff. the city says it's art but some residents say it's just plain creepy. the bay area statue that is turning heads for all wrong reasons. to equate it boosted vitamins with every puff? the new cigarette's that claimed to be healthy. >>> there's no reason east tables want outlasts all less and all of our kids. it's not just with him. is a gold mine how one man is sitting i,,,, people along with the mainstream, krieger doing a double take. take a look for yourself is this art? or a $60,000 stake? whatever it is and has people talki

hugo jackson medically who some are calling a miracle -- baby was born yesterday his parents were at the theater, his mom uninjured, his dad lost an eye and still fighting for his life. new details about the man who allegedly carried out the massacre. inside the aurora police headquarters the hours after the shooting, james holmes was staring at the wall, eyebrows twitching, he even used evidence bags placed over his hands by detectives as hand pup mets. holmes will be charged monday. that -- tahman bradley, abc news. >>> stay with us for the latest developments on the tragedy in colorado. we are updating developments on twitter. >>> gilroy police looking for the person or people who managed to steal more than $12,000 worth of tickets for this weekend's garlic festival. 1,000 tickets were taken between june 5th, and july 2nd. half were for adult admission and the other half for seniors and children. some of the tickets have been sold online. buyer beware, they will not be honored at the entrance gates. officials say there are large numbers on the tickets and they know which ones were

and early this morning, katie medley gave birth to hugo jackson medley. her husband was gravely wounded in the massacre. no newborn photo. but the hospital says mom and baby are doing great. mike taibbi, nbc news, centennial, colorado. >> reporter: this is miguel almaguer in aurora, where a community is beginning to mourn the dead, but is finding comfort in the stories of bravery and survival. michael white is among the victims being called a hero. >> grabbed him by the head and told him, get down, get down. >> reporter: the air force veteran pushed his son michael, jr. and his girlfriend farrah sudani to the ground. >> we need rescue inside the auditorium, multiple victims. >> reporter: michael jr. was hit, so was farrah. >> seven down in theater nine. seven down. >> my dad takes off his shirt and he's applying pressure to her. i see her holding her side and holding her intestines in. just make sure -- is she going to be okay? >> reporter: today michael and his father are out of the hospital. farrah will be released soon. >> there were all those people i

first photos of hugo jackson medley, born in the same hospital where his father caleb medley is in a coma after he was shot in the head. >> a silver lining to a very dark cloud. but we all know caleb. we know he's a fighter. we know he's not going to stay out of that child's life. >> reporter: some good news for one family of the more than 70 people who were injured, but it comes as we get news that the suspect mailed what has been described as a chilling package. brian. >> miguel almaguer starting us off again tonight from aurora, colorado. miguel, thanks. >> and now back here in london, our conversation today with mitt romney. he flew overnight from reno, nevada. from here his trip goes onto israel and poland. in conjunction with the games gearing up, it gave us an opportunity to talk with him here today in one of the historic old buildings in the tower bridge complex. we started by talking about the issues raised by this mass murder in colorado, about gun violence in the u.s. >> i want to ask you about the compelling news back home, and that's from aurora, colorado, where we were

hugo jackson medley was born yesterday. his mother katie was inside that movie theater when the gunman opened fire. she was not her but her husband caleb with us critically wounded. the mother and child are in the hospital one floor above the father. the father is in a medically induced coma and showing signs of improvement. >>> more is being released about what happened inside of the theater that night. earlier reports suggest the gunman didn't say anything during his tirade but two people say he did say something. one victim say she heard the suspect scream at people to stand up and then he would pull them up out of their seats. >> reporter: shout what are you doing and i would stand up and he would pick people up. i saw him stand over someone. i just see hair, the shirt and boom. >> the star of the "the dark knight rises" was in the hospital yesterday. christian bale visited the victims. >>> maryland is looking to change the way its residents get guns but it's going to take some effort. >> a federal judge ruled it's unco

. >>> and a young man was wounded in the shooting and his wife, this is hugo jackson immediately. his mother, katie, gave birth to him this morning. katie immediately escaped unharmed, but her husband, caleb, was shot in the head. he is in a medically enduced coma at the same hospital where his son was born. his brother says he is improving every day. >> we all know caleb. we know he is a fighter and he will not stay out of that child's life for any length of time. >> the university of colorado hospital reports mom and baby are doing just fine. the immediatelies went to see "the dark knight rises" as their last date night before becoming parents. caleb immediately has worked as a stand up comic and his fellow comics plan to hold benefits to help pay for his hospital bills because the family does not have health insurance. >>> back here, oakland police are looking for a 16-year-old teenager in the attempted murder of a california highway patrol man. they say canyon thomas of oakland is one of four suspects who rammed a chp cruiser saturday night. they then fired on the officer blow

. >>> and a young man was wounded in the shooting and his wife, this is hugo jackson immediately. his mother, katie, gave birth to him this morning. katie immediately escaped unharmed, but her husband, caleb, was shot in the head. he is in a medically enduced coma at the same hospital where his son was born. his brother says he is improving every day. >> we all know caleb. we know he is a fighter and he will not stay out of that child's life for any length of time. >> the university of colorado hospital reports mom and baby are doing just fine. the immediatelies went to see "the dark knight rises" as their last date night before becoming parents. caleb immediately has worked as a stand up comic and his fellow comics plan to hold benefits to help pay for his hospital bills because the family does not have health insurance. >>> back here, oakland police are looking for a 16-year-old teenager in the attempted murder of a california highway patrol man. they say canyon thomas of oakland is one of four suspects who rammed a chp cruiser saturday night. they then fired on the officer blow

hugo jackson medley delivered today. his mother was not hurt. newborn child's father was shot and cit wally wounded. -- critically wounded. tonight baby and mom are in the same hospital as the father. >>> the fact that holmes purchased all of his weapons legally is leading to a new argument over gun control on capitol hill, and it got started today with a moment of silence on the house floor honoring the victims of the shooting. and then a new push by democrats by what they call common sense law. this time banning the high capacity gun magazines, but they argue stricter laws will not prevent these tragedies. >> nobody is proposing taking people's guns away. we're talking about magazine clips, limitations, that kind of thing. >> somebody who is that unbalanced will find some way to do harm. and we have many areas of the country that have very strict gun control laws, and it seems not to have any impact. >> top democratic leaders say they know gun control is a non-starter. they don't have the votes or they don't suspect the political will for chan

but yesterday katie had their baby hugo jackson medley.y moved it so she was one floor from caleb. he is in critical condition but still able to squeeze people's hands. they are hoping he'll make a recovery and the family will be whole again and have a happy life down the road. >> that is such good news, squeezing people's hands. they were able to tell him he had a baby boy. that's great. i understand some of the victims are still recovering in the hospital and they got a very special surprise visit. tell us about that. >> reporter: yeah, this was so exciting for these people. yesterday christian bale, the actor who played batman in three movies showed up here. nobody knew he was coming. he showed up at the hospital and visited patient aegs bedside. he wanted no publicity. the only photos were people put on facebook. after he left the hospital he came to the makeshift memorial across from the theater and showed up and people didn't recognize him and he joined a prayer circle. they have been going on down there on and off all day. people in

the baby's name is hugo jackson medley. a short while ago john blackstone spoke with michael west who is a friend of the family. >> the baby is full of life. loud. just like his dad. so the baby is doing good. katie, she's recovering. caleb is still in critical condition but he is stabilized. >> katie was able to bring hugo down to see caleb. >> katie, she put hugo in caleb's arms and she was holding his hand when the baby was laying with caleb and katie was talking to caleb about the baby. his blood pressure and his heart rate went up. he was squeezing her hand. so we know that he could hear her. everybody emotions are complicated, but from this tragedy we did get a brand new life. it's a great day. >> pelley: in addition to caleb medley, 18 shooting victims are still in the hospital. five of them are in critical condition. there is a vicious fight unfolding tonight in the city of three million people. the largest city in syria, aleppo. the syrian dictatorship is hitting rebels with attack jets and helicopter gunships. the

. >>> and a young man was wounded in the shooting and his wife, this is hugo jackson immediately.gave birth to him this morning. katie immediately escaped unharmed, but her husband, caleb, was shot in the head. he is in a medically enduced coma at the same hospital where his son was born. his brother says he is improving every day. >> we all know caleb. we know he is a fighter and he will not stay out of that child's life for any length of time. >> the university of colorado hospital reports mom and baby are doing just fine. the immediatelies went to see "the dark knight rises" as their last date night before becoming parents. caleb immediately has worked as a stand up comic and his fellow comics plan to hold benefits to help pay for his hospital bills because the family does not have health insurance. >>> back here, oakland police are looking for a 16-year-old teenager in the attempted murder of a california highway patrol man. they say canyon thomas of oakland is one of four suspects who rammed a chp cruiser saturday night. they then fired on the officer blowing out the car's ba

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katie medley a pregnant woman who escaped the massacre without injury gave birth to a baby boy hugo jackson medley. hugo's dad is fighting for his life. he lost his right eye in the shooting and has brain damage. >>> new analysis by the congressional budget office will shrink a little but still costs a staggering amount. states being allowed to opt out of medicaid will reduce the deficit by $84 billion over the next 10 years. that bring the cost of the healthcare law down to $1.2 trillion much more than the 94 billion he initially said. 3 million people will also gain coverage. repealing the obama care will cost $3 billion. >>> allen is accused of mailing the letters containing white powder to senators rubio and bill nelson's office last year. she also sent similar letters to state and county offices and to three private citizens. she faces up to 45 years in prison. >>> president obama's controversial immigration plan could cost $585 million. the plan let's many young immigrants, illegal immigrants stay in the u.s. and apply for work permits. hundreds of new federal employees would need to

hugo jackson medley was born yesterday. his parents were at the movie. when the chaos broke out.red but his father is still fighting for his life. we are hearing extraordinary stories from survivors. amanda's or friend alex sacrificed himself to save her -- amanda's boyfriend. chrissy polis me down and covered my head -- he -- >> he pulled me down and covered my head. >> in the hours after the shooting, james holmes was staring at the wall at the police station, his eyebrows twitching. he even used evidence bags which were placed over his hands asby detectives as hand puppets. >> state farm is pulling its ads from penn state football broadcasts following the child sex abuse scandal. gm is reconsidering its sponsorship deal as well. wall street is threatened to downgrade the schools credit rating. this suggests the price of the scandal could go well beyond the $60 million fine and other penalties imposed by the ncaa. >> a man has died after falling over a retaining wall near the canadian side of niagara falls. police officer was taken a man yesterday when their boat went over the

katie medley a pregnant woman who escaped the massacre without injury gave birth to a baby boy hugo jackson medley. hugo's dad is fighting for his life. he lost his right eye in the shooting and has brain damage. >>> new analysis by the congressional budget office will shrink a little but still costs a staggering amount. states being allowed to opt out of medicaid will reduce the deficit by $84 billion over the next 10 years. that bring the cost of the healthcare law down to $1.2 trillion much more than the 94 billion he initially said. 3 million people will also gain coverage. repealing the obama care will cost $3 billion. >>> allen is accused of mailing the letters containing white powder to senators rubio and bill nelson's office last year. she also sent similar letters to state and county offices and to

hugo jackson medley was born early yesterday morning. the baby's father caleb is in the same hospital. the 23-year-old is in a medically induced coma after being shot in the head during b is on the road to recovery9'x. doctors say that!5y4 towards the realized his son protester whenwr;3nin the room e i know so. >> both katie and baby hugo doctors say that caleb is on a ventilator but is starting to breathe on his own. police arrested at least five protesters when a rally outside city hall in anaheim, california got out of hand. police in full riot gear fired pepper spray at protesters. some protesters lit fires and threw rocks smashing windows. protesters have been demonstrating for four days since police shot and killed an unarmed man over the weekend. >>> investigators are trying to figure out what caused a fire to tear through a prince george's county apartment building. that fire broke at about 7:45 last night in district heights. everyone got out okay, but some residents say they only had a few moments to escape. >> it was an entire

she had hugo jackson just after 7:00 this morning. the father, caleb headily is fighting for his life in that same hospital. he was hit in the head by a bullet. the couple wanted to enjoy one last date night before their baby was born, so they of course went to see the batman movie. >>> now he's for and against. san francisco mayor ed lee says the colorado theater shootings has let -- stop and frisk policy he's been talking about. the policy is where officers stop suspicious people and search them for weapons. a lot of people say it will lead to racial profiling. mayor lee says he's not considers any proposal that would violate civil rights. >>> san mateo counties say it could raise $50 billion a year. if approved by voters, the measure would increase the sales tax throughout the county from $8.25 to 8.75%. >>> and a big boost tonight for president obama's health care overhaul from the congressional budget office. the nonpartisan analysts have run the numbers and they conclude the affordable care act will reduce the federal deficit no

this is hugo jackson medically, he was born yesterday morning. his parents were in the theater. his father kale he be is in a medically induced coma, but doctors are hope full he will make a recovery. mother and baby are said to bes doing fine. >>> in the wake of the shooting, there's been a surge in gun sales in colorado. according to the colorado bureau of investigation, nearly 3000 being checks have been approved since friday.fr business owners gun shoppersg degree incidents like the massacre have people concernedpp for their own safety n less thae an hour, a person can bea approved and leave the storye with their weapon. some say the spike is not that uncommon. after gabrielle giffords was shot in 2011, background checks in arizona jumped 60%. and there was a similar spike after the shoot, at virginia tech. some worry that automaticat weapons could be banned, othersb are calling for thefor reinstatement of that ban. however, both house and senate leaders say they won't touch the issue this year, and they don't believe the shooting should be politicised. >> there's a showdown

hugo jackson medley was born yesterday morning to a mother inside the theater at the time of the shootingnjured. hugo, born at university of colorado hospital is one floor above where his father, caleb medley lies in critical condition and is in a medically induced coma. caleb's brother seth says the mother katie is exhausted but doing well. >> she's been a rock through this whole situation. she really has. just steadfast, unwaivering, focused on her husband but also focused on a baby. i don't know how a person could focus like that but she found a way. >> the survivors of friday's shooting got a surprise visitor yesterday. act actor christian bale who plays batman in the movies went to the hospital to spend time with some of the victims and he spent time at the makeshift memorial that is just across the street from the theater. back to you. >> alicia, thank you very much for that report. 7:26 is the time on a wednesday morning and here's steve. >> thank you, anna. many of those victims' families calling for the shooter to face the death penalty. does he qualify? there's a lot to think ab

hugo jackson medley was born yesterday morning at university of colorado hospital where there are eightmedian, is in a medically induced coma. he and his wife went to see the movie as a last date before the baby was born of the here is his brother. >> we are all looking forward to this. we were all excited about this. it is a silver lining to a very dark cloud. we all know caleb. we know he's a fighter and we know he's not going to stay out of that child's life for any length of time if he can avoid it. >> the baby's mother, katy, was not injured in the shooting and she is doing well physically. anna. >> anna: thank you so much. 8:36 is the time now. >> steve: look at the cover of the new york daily news today, it is war. what are we talking about? that is michael jackson's daughter, paris. that is michael jackson's sister, janet. apparently there has been something going on out in california. the kids, michael jackson's kids, say that grandma, katherine jackson, michael jackson's mother, has been kidnapped. she's been missing for nine days. >> brian: how do we know nine days? because t

hugo jackson medley was born early yesterday morning.ather caleb is in the same hospital. the 23-year-old is in a medically induced coma after being shot in the head during the massacre. caleb is on the road to recovery in part because of his new son. >> he moved his hand towards the baby, trying to feel his son, trying to touch him. his heart rate, there was a change in it. other than that, i really couldn't tell you. >> you think he realized his son was in the room with him? >> i think so. i know so. >> both katie and baby hugo medley are doing great. doctors say that caleb is on a ventilator but is starting to breathe on his own. he is still listed in critical condition. >>> rescuers hope $2,500 will hope them find the person who nearly killed a puppy in maryland. hershey is an 8-month-old pit bull. the humane society said somebody put him in a trash bag and tossed him from a car in upper marlboro last week. animal control officials picked him up and brought him to the shelter. hershey is underweight, has some paw problems likely from

katie medley gave birth to a baby boy yesterday but the arrival of hugo jackson is bittersweet. indicatedy's husband, caleb, remains in critical condition in a medically induced coma after being shot in the head. the couple want to seat midnight showing of the dark knight rises on friday and as a last date before becoming first- time parents. katie was not hurt during that massacre though. >>> the country continues to remember the 12 people killed and the dozens of others injured. people from all over are heading to colorado to pay their respects. yesterday, christian bale, the actor who plays batman in the dark knight rises, honored those killed at a memorial set up outside the movie theater. bale also surprised patients at the medical center of aurora where he spent time talking to the victims who are still being treated for gunshot wounds. >>> a spike in gun sales following last week's shooting. we're going have more on that coming up next. >>> also ahead, if you fell asleep on the job, you probably wouldn't want to tell your boss. but a new report says air traffic controller

. >> reporter: katie medley gave birth to her son hugo jackson medley tuesday morning.re in the same hospital where katie's husband caleb is recovering from a gunshot wound to the head. >> the baby is doing good. katie is -- she's recovering. caleb, he's still in critical condition but he is stabilized. >> reporter: the medleys went to go see the new batman movie last friday night in aurora, colorado for their last date before she would deliver their baby. a half-hour into the movie, caleb was fighting for his life with a gunshot to his eye. on tuesday he got to meet his son. >> she put hugo in caleb's arms and she was holding his hand when the baby was laying with caleb and his blood pressure and his heart rate went up. we know that he could hear her. >> reporter: also in the hospital, batman star christian bale. the actor visited with survivors, including carey rottman who posted this photo to his facebook page. we're also learning more about what happened inside the theater. early reports suggested the gunman said nothing during the shooting but at least two people w

. >> at the university of colorado hospital, hugo jackson medley was born tuesday morning. he and his mom, katie, who also was at the movie thooeater but t injured. they're doing well. in the same hospital her husband caleb critically injured. in a medically induced coma one floor below where his son was born. there are reports he is starting to breathe on his own. just the news of his son's birth is doing him a lot of good. >> so god to hear that. praying for both of the folks. the gun control debate is heating up after the colorado shootings. but on capitol hill debate is not going to turn into any action at least during the election year. democrating and congressional leaders say there are no plans to take up the gun issue right now. still there is a new call for democrats to ban the high capacity ammunition clips. >>> the presidential race is moving the spot light from the economy to foreign policy. >> it is no surprise that president obama and mitt romney are taking starkly different positions. abc's karen travers has the latest. good morning, karen. >> reporter: good

. >> katie and caleb named him hugo jackson medley. >> katie was able to bring hugo down to see caleblood pressure and his heart rate went up. he was squeezing her hand. we know that he could hear her. >> katie and caleb don't have health insurance. a website set up to support them has so far received almost $200,000. >> it's great. want to thank everybody that has been donating. keep up the great work. just keep spreading the word. don't forget about the other victims of this. >> some are calling hugo a miracle baby. >> from this tragedy, we could get a brand new life. it's a great day. >> the family says he's nicknamed baby huey. >> john blackstone, aurora, colorado. >>. >>> interesting piece. one good news out of coming out of aurora, colorado. as well as a great stories of people coming together in the sense of finding a future. >> we're all pulling for her husband. there have been so many miracles coming out of this story. who knows? good thoughts. >> how was vacation? >> it was lovely x thank you. i missed you guys. but i didn't miss the alarm clock. >> you did not miss us on va

katie medley in the theater gave birth to hugo jackson medley. her husband caleb was gravely wounded. they are doing great. caleb's brother said he's doing better. >> he's listed as critical but in stable condition and making small improvements, baby steps every day. >> reporter: baby steps in the city's recovery. one step at a time in the case against james holmes. next monday he'll be in court to hear the formal charges against him. in the months to follow, the answer to two key questions, will the state seek the death penalty and will james holmes plead guilty by reason of insanity. savannah. >> a long road ahead. mike taibbi in colorado. thank you. >>> we are here in london, so that raises the trivia question who is holding down the fort at studio 1a in new york. at least temporarily, hoda kotb who is at the news desk with the headlines. how are you? >> how did you leave me and kathie lee here. we are trashing this joint. >> moments of insanity. >> i don't know how you did it. all right, guys. in the news protests have turned violent in anahe

a new life, hugo jackson medley, was born yesterday morning to a mother who was inside the theater at the time of the shooting. the mother, katie, was not injured. hugo born at university of colorado hospital is one floor above where his father, caleb medley, lies in critical condition and in a medically induced coma. caleb's brother seth, says the mother katie is exhausted but doing well. >> she has been a rock through this whole situation. she really has. just steadfast, unwaivering. focused on her husband but also focused on the baby. i don't even know how a person could focus like that but she found a way. >> reporter: another bright note, the survivors of friday's shooting got a surprise visit tore. actor christian bale who plays "batman" in the movies, went to the hospital to spend some time with the victims. he also stopped by this area, jon, to the makeshift memorial to leave flowers in the area. he was very quiet about his visit. just wanted to talk it some of the police officers, folks at hospital as well as victims. back to you. jon: he didn't want any media coverage but wo

hugo jackson medley was born at 7:11 a.m.ty of colorado hospital, and we wish them well. and we hope that his daddy gets better. >>> syrian forces escalating their attacks overnight to regain control of the country's largest city aleppo. government helicopters and fighter jets targeting rebel strongholds there. we are getting reports of thousands of fresh government troops being sent in. violent clashes in syria claiming at least 133 lives yesterday. 21 of them in aleppo. >>> the senate preparing to vote this afternoon on competing plans to extend the bush era tax cuts. democratic plan would extend the cuts for couples making less than $250,000 a year or individuals making less than $200,000. republicans want to extend the tax cuts for al taxpayers, including the wealthiest americans. neither is expected to pass. >>> and remembering actor sherman helmsley. americans knew him as an actor, george jefferson. "the jeffersons" ran for 11 seasons. he died at home in el paso, texas. no word on his cause of death, soledad. he was 74

hugo jackson medley came into this world a little after 7:00 in the morning yesterday., was not injured however his father was shot in the head and is right now in critical condition at university hospital. the father and newborn son are just one floor apart from each other in the same hospital where seven other victims are also being treated. caleb's family is worried because the medical bills are mounting. >> he doesn't have insurance. he didn't see it as a necessary expense with, with his wife being pregnant. he figured every dime that he could put back he needed to put back for his son. so he wasn't worried about himself. he was more worried about her and the child. >> reporter: right now there is a statewide effort underway to raise money for the victims and their families. at least $2 million is currently in that fund. warner brothers pictures has also donated to that effort. bill? bill: is there anything new today on the suspect, alicia? >> reporter: there's some new information coming out enconcluding a report out, a couple of reports out on james holmes. he rem