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Court Appearance Scheduled for Accused UCCS Shooter in Competency Evaluation Hearing

Colorado Springs, Colo. – A man accused of a double homicide at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is scheduled to appear in court on Friday for a competency hearing. Nicholas Jordan faces charges related to the deaths of Samuel Knopp and Celie Montgomery in student housing on February 16, 2024. During a hearing in March, defense attorneys requested a competency evaluation for Jordan, a request granted by the judge. It remains unclear if …

Court appearance for suspect in UCCS campus shooting leaves students feeling unsafe

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Following the tragic shooting deaths of two individuals on the UCCS campus, the suspect, Nicholas Jordan, made his first appearance in court last Friday. Authorities suspect Jordan of killing Samuel Knopp and Celie Montgomery in a dorm room altercation. Court documents revealed that Jordan had allegedly threatened Knopp over a disagreement about garbage just a month prior to the incident. Students at the university expressed concerns over their safety in the …

Accused UCCS Shooter Makes Death Threat Over Roommate Disagreements

Colorado Springs, Colorado – The suspect involved in a double homicide at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs allegedly made a death threat against one of the victims due to roommate disputes, as stated in his arrest affidavit. Nicholas Jordan, 25, has been charged with the murders of his roommate, 24-year-old Samuel Knopp, and 26-year-old Celie Rain Montgomery at Crestone House, a dormitory in the Alpine Village community on the UCCS campus. Judge David Shakes …

uccs student charged with double murder after alleged dispute with victims

Colorado Springs, Colorado – An incident of violence at UCCS campus has left the community shocked and grieving. A UCCS student, Nicholas Jordan, is facing two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of Samuel Knopp, 24, and Celie Rain Montgomery, 26. Arrest papers released on Friday revealed a history of disputes between Jordan and one of the victims, shedding light on a possible motive for the tragic events that unfolded. According to the arrest …

Arrest Made in Connection with Murders of UCCS Students

Colorado Springs, US – After the shocking killings of two University of Colorado-Colorado Springs (UCCS) students in their dorm room, the community is reeling from the tragic news. Samuel Knopp, 24, and Celie Rain Montgomery, 26, were found shot dead on Friday, leaving their friends, classmates, and neighbors in disbelief. Nicholas Jordan, a 25-year-old UCCS student from Detroit, was arrested on Monday morning in connection with the murders, police confirmed. Jordan, who was Knopp’s roommate …

Colorado Springs Community in Shock After Arrest Made in Connection with Dormitory Murders of UCCS Students

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – A community is left reeling after the tragic deaths of University of Colorado-Colorado Springs students Samuel Knopp and Celie Rain Montgomery. Their dorm room murders have shocked their friends, fellow students, and neighbors, who are now grappling with the news of an arrest in connection with the killings. Knopp, 24, was a senior in the Visual and Performing Arts department, studying music at the university. Montgomery, 26, was not enrolled at …

UCCS Dorm Deaths: Homicide Investigation Ongoing After Shooting Reported

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) was placed on lockdown in the early hours of Friday, February 16, following reports of a shooting. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), officers responded to a report of a shooting at UCCS at around 6:15 a.m. The campus was subsequently placed on lockdown, with UCCS Public Safety urging students to lock interior doors, turn off lights, move away from sight, and …