– Colorado police identify college dorm shooting victims
– Colorado police release names of two killed in college dorm shooting.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
Authorities have identified two individuals who were found dead inside a dormitory room at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. The incident, which took place on Friday, is currently being investigated as a homicide by the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Victims Identified
The victims have been identified as Samuel Knopp, 24, from Parker, Colorado, and Celie Rain Montgomery, 26, from Pueblo, Colorado. While Knopp was a student at the university, Montgomery was not enrolled in any academic program at the institution.
Incident Details
University police received a report of gunshots coming from the Crestone House dormitory around 6 a.m. on Friday. Upon entering the room, officers discovered both Knopp and Montgomery deceased, each with a single gunshot wound to the head.
Following the discovery, the campus was briefly placed on lockdown as a safety precaution. The lockdown was lifted shortly after, but classes were cancelled for the remainder of the day.
Investigation Ongoing
The Colorado Springs Police Department’s homicide unit has taken over the investigation, with the primary focus being on seeking justice for the victims and their families. The El Paso County Coroner’s Office conducted autopsies on the bodies to determine the cause and manner of death, confirming that both deaths are being treated as homicides.
Authorities have emphasized that the incident appears to be isolated and involves individuals who were known to each other, rather than posing a threat to the wider university community.
Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward by contacting the department at 719-444-7000 or reaching out to Crime Stoppers at 719-634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.
As the investigation continues, additional details and leads are being pursued to shed further light on the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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– Colorado police identify killed college dorm shooting
– Colorado police identify killed college dorm shooting.
