Celie Rain Montgomery : “Student and Mom Shot Dead in Dorm, Man Arrested”

Accident – Death – Obituary News :

Man Arrested in Connection with Double Shooting at University of Colorado – Colorado Springs

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the tragic double shooting that occurred at the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs. The victims have been identified as Celie Rain Montgomery of Pueblo and Samuel Knopp of Parker.

Nicholas Jordan was taken into custody without incident after police found him in a vehicle at Cliff Point Circle East, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. A booking photo of Jordan will be released once he is processed into El Paso County Jail. The investigation into the double shooting is ongoing, and Jordan faces two counts of first-degree murder.

Victims Identified as Student and Single Mother

Samuel Knopp, a senior at the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs, was a talented musician studying in the Visual and Performing Arts department. Celie Rain Montgomery, a single mother of two daughters, was a freelance health and wellness copywriter in the holistic wellness space.

Knopp and Montgomery were found with gunshot wounds to the head, prompting a campus-wide lockdown. The cause and manner of their deaths have not yet been released by the coroner’s office.

Police Investigation and Community Response

Police do not believe the incident was a murder-suicide and have stated that it was an isolated incident between parties known to each other. The community has been shocked by the tragic events that unfolded at the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs.

Anyone with information about the crime is urged to contact the police department to aid in the ongoing investigation. The campus has been deeply affected by the loss of two members of their community.

Continued Support and Updates

As the investigation continues, the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs is providing support to students, faculty, and staff affected by the tragedy. Updates on the case will be provided as new information becomes available.

Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of Celie Rain Montgomery and Samuel Knopp during this difficult time. The community is coming together to mourn their loss and seek justice for the senseless act of violence that took their lives.

If you have any information regarding the incident, please reach out to the authorities to help bring closure to this heartbreaking situation.

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