Celie Rain Montgomery : “Colorado Springs Student Arrested for Dorm Murder”

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Student Arrested for Murder in Dorm Room Shooting at University of Colorado-Colorado Springs

In a tragic incident that shook the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs community, a student was arrested on Monday on murder charges in connection with the shooting deaths of two individuals in a dorm room last week. The Colorado Springs Police Department identified the suspect as Nicholas Jordan, 25, who was taken into custody without incident on two counts of first-degree murder.

The victims, Celie Rain Montgomery, 26, and Samuel Knopp, 24, were discovered deceased in a dormitory at the university, located about 69 miles south of Denver. Montgomery, who was not currently enrolled at the school, and Knopp, a student at the university, were both shot at least once, according to authorities.

Arrest and Investigation

Following the issuance of an arrest warrant, the police’s motor vehicle theft unit located Jordan in a vehicle, and the tactical enforcement unit apprehended him in Colorado Springs. The police emphasized that the shooting appeared to be an isolated incident involving individuals who were acquainted with each other, rather than a random attack on campus.

The university’s dormitory, Creston House, was the scene of the shooting, where the police responded to reports of gunfire early on Friday morning. A campus-wide lockdown was implemented for 90 minutes, and the university remained closed over the weekend, with Monday classes being canceled as the school provided walk-in counseling services for students and staff.

Community Response

The tragic event prompted an outpouring of support from the university community, with dozens gathering for a memorial walk on campus. The University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, which boasts a student population of over 11,000 and nearly 2,000 faculty and staff members, expressed its condolences to the families and friends of the victims.

It remains unclear whether Jordan has legal representation to provide a statement on his behalf. Court records pertaining to the case are not yet publicly available, and no hearing date has been scheduled as of now.

Bedayn, reporting on behalf of the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative, highlighted the importance of shedding light on undercovered issues through journalism.

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