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Memorial Concert Raises Over $1,000 for Families of UCCS Shooting Victims in Colorado Springs- Legends Never Die in Music Community

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Last Friday night, the community gathered at Sunshine Studios in Security-Widefield for a touching memorial concert honoring Celie Montgomery and Sam Knopp, the two individuals tragically lost in the February shooting at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The event, which featured performances by local bands, aimed to raise funds in … Read more

Review Launched by UCCS after On-Campus Double Homicide

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Colorado Springs, Colorado – The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) has enlisted former prosecutor and Colorado Springs mayor John Suthers along with attorney Jason Dunn to conduct a comprehensive review of the events leading up to and the response following a tragic on-campus double homicide that occurred on February 16. The victims, Samuel Knopp … Read more

Roommate Dispute Turns Deadly: UCCS Student Accused in Double Homicide Threatened Victim

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Colorado Springs, CO – A tragic incident unfolded at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs resulting in a double homicide, allegedly committed by 25-year-old Nicholas Jordan. According to his arrest affidavit, Jordan made death threats towards one of the victims due to disagreements over roommates. The victims were identified as Samuel Knopp, 24, and Celie … Read more

UCCS Student Facing First-Degree Murder Charges in Dorm Room Shooting Tragedy

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Colorado Springs, Colorado – A University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) student was arrested on suspicion of murdering two individuals in a dorm room on campus, as detailed in arrest papers released on Friday. Nicholas Jordan, the suspect, made an appearance before a judge and faces two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of … Read more

Tragedy Strikes UCCS Community as Two Students Found Dead in Colorado Springs Dorm Room

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Colorado Springs, Colorado – Friends, fellow students, and neighbors of the victims of the recent tragedy at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs are grappling with the news of an arrest in connection with the murders. 24-year-old Samuel Knopp and 26-year-old Celie Rain Montgomery were found shot dead in a dormitory room at the university. Another … Read more

UCCS Murder-Suicide: Death Investigation Reveals Findings

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) campus is under lockdown following reports of a shooting Friday morning. The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) received a report of a shooting at UCCS around 6:15 a.m., leading to a response from officers. CSPD confirmed that this is not an active shooter … Read more