1. Colorado Springs Police release identities of victims in double homicide at UCCS
2. Colorado Springs Police reveal identities of victims in double homicide at UCCS.

Accident – Death – Obituary News :

Two individuals identified as victims in UCCS campus homicide

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has released the identities of the two individuals who tragically lost their lives on the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs campus on Friday morning.

According to CSPD, the El Paso County Coroner’s Office conducted autopsies on the deceased individuals, a female and a male, who were discovered inside a dormitory on the campus. The female victim has been identified as 26-year-old Celie (See-Lee) Rain Montgomery from Pueblo, Colorado, while the male victim has been identified as 24-year-old Samuel Knopp from Parker, Colorado.

CSPD has classified their deaths as homicides and is currently conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. It has been revealed that Samuel Knopp was a registered student at UCCS at the time of his demise, whereas Celie Montgomery was not enrolled as a student at the university.

Police Investigation Update

Following the release of the victims’ identities, CSPD issued a statement providing an update on the ongoing investigation:

Throughout the course of this investigation, our primary focus has been on seeking justice for the victims and their families in the wake of this tragic event. The investigation remains active, with our detectives diligently pursuing additional leads and gathering suspect information. At this juncture, we are refraining from disclosing specific details about the leads and potential suspects in order to maintain the integrity of the investigation.

The evidence gathered thus far indicates that this incident was isolated and involved individuals who were acquainted with each other, rather than constituting a random attack against the university or its students. Our detectives are working tirelessly, and we have chosen to limit the dissemination of information to the public during the initial 48-hour period of the investigation.

We have maintained open lines of communication with the victims’ families and have collaborated closely with the UCCS Police Department to ensure the safety of the campus community. The families have requested privacy during this challenging time to grieve the loss of their loved ones, and we urge the public to respect their wishes and refrain from reaching out to them.

— Ira Cronin, CSPD Public Relations Manager

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– Colorado Springs Police release identities of victims in double homicide at UCCS
– Colorado Springs Police release identities of victims in double homicide at UCCS.