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Students in mourning after 2 killed at UCCS campus - tripleyou - 02-20-2024
Students in mourning after 2 killed at UCCS campus
Feb 19, 2024
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KDVR) — Police in Colorado Springs arrested a student in connection with the shooting deaths of two adults on the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus Friday morning.
Just before 8 a.m. Monday, the Colorado Springs Police Department arrested 25-year-old Nicholas Jordan on two counts of first-degree murder. UCCS officials confirmed to FOX31 that Jordan currently is a student.
According to police, investigative efforts so far continue to indicate the shooting deaths were an isolated incident between people who knew each other, not a random attack against the school or other students at the university.
UCCS Police on Friday first received a call of shots fired coming from the Crestone House dorms on campus. Police then found a woman and a man deceased. The woman was identified as Celie Rain Montgomery, 26, of Pueblo. The male was identified as Samuel Knopp, 24, of Parker.
Knopp was a student at UCCS.
“Sam was one of my very best friends,” student Hayden said, adding: “Ever since I got to school here, he has been the person I’ve spent the most time with — my brother, my roommate and my friend.”
“Sam, he was a rock star,” said Axel Brown, UCCS student body president, adding: “He played the guitar. I’m pretty sure he had a band, but Sam provided light to a lot of people.”
The UCCS campus was closed over the weekend. On Monday, students, police and family took steps toward healing together with a walk across campus, speeches and flower tributes.
RE: Students in mourning after 2 killed at UCCS campus - Nicky77 - 03-31-2024
It's truly devastating to hear about the loss of lives at UCCS. My deepest condolences go out to the families, friends, and the entire campus community affected by this tragic incident. https://storysaver.page/ It's moments like these that remind us of the fragility of life and the importance of coming together to support one another. Wishing strength and healing to all those impacted.