A suspect has been apprehended in connection with the tragic shootings that occurred last week in a dorm room at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. The Colorado Springs Police Department announced the arrest of Nicholas Jordan, 25, on two counts of first-degree murder. The victims have been identified as Celie Rain Montgomery, 26, and Samuel Knopp, 24, a student at the university.
The arrest of Jordan took place without incident after the police’s motor vehicle theft unit located him in a car. The tactical enforcement unit subsequently took him into custody in Colorado Springs. The arrest followed the issuance of an arrest warrant for Jordan.
Authorities have stated that the shooting appears to be an isolated incident involving individuals who were acquainted with each other, rather than a random attack on the university campus. While the exact cause of death will be determined by the coroner’s office, it has been confirmed that both victims suffered at least one gunshot wound.
The police department received a report of shots fired from Creston House, the university’s dormitory, in the early hours of Friday morning. Upon arrival, they discovered Montgomery and Knopp already deceased. As a precautionary measure, a campus-wide lockdown was implemented for 90 minutes, and the university remained closed for the remainder of the day and the subsequent weekend.
In response to the tragic event, Monday classes have been canceled, and the university is offering walk-in counseling services to support the affected students and staff. The University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, with its student population exceeding 11,000 and nearly 2,000 faculty and staff members, is deeply saddened by this incident.
At present, it is unknown whether Jordan has legal representation available to provide comment on his behalf. Court records pertaining to the case are not yet accessible, and a hearing date has not been scheduled.
