Holmes, Suspect of Colo. Batman Shooting, Dressed like joker and painted his hair Red [Photo]

The Suspect of Batman premier tragedy, James Holmes, allegedly shot 14 people dead and 70 others are in hospitals, at a cinema in Aurora, Colorado, on Friday.

New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly told reporters on Friday that Mr Holmes had portrayed himself as Batman's arch-rival, the Joker.

"It clearly looks like a deranged individual. He had his hair painted red, he said he was 'The Joker', obviously the 'enemy' of Batman," he said. Aurora police would not discuss any motive for the attack.

Photo of James after the attack

They said Mr Holmes had told them during questioning that there were explosives in his apartment, and that officers had discovered chemical and incendiary devices linked by wires.

The San Diego Police Department later released a statement on behalf of the Holmes family, which said: "Our hearts go out to those who were involved in this tragedy."