Conflicts between roommates at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs preceded the killings of a student and a woman in a campus dorm, with one argument reportedly stemming from a dispute over taking out the trash. Nicholas Trevon Jordan, 25, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his roommate Samuel Knopp, 24, and Celie Rain Montgomery, 26. The affidavit revealed that Jordan had threatened Knopp after a complaint about the state of their dorm, and both roommates had made complaints about Jordan's cleanliness and alleged drug use. Jordan, who filed a request to withdraw from classes and campus housing the day before the shooting, was captured on security video entering and leaving the dorm complex around the time of the incident.
Nicholas Jordan, a University of Colorado-Colorado Springs student, has been charged with killing his roommate, Samuel Knopp, and a woman, Celie Rain Montgomery, in their shared dorm room. The fatal shooting followed a history of conflict between the roommates, including disputes over living conditions and smoking in the room. Jordan had allegedly threatened to "kill" Knopp over taking out the trash a month before the shooting. He is currently held on $5 million cash bail and faces charges of first-degree murder, felony menacing, and committing a crime of violence.
A college student in Colorado, Nicholas Jordan, has been charged with killing his roommate and another person in a dorm room at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. It was revealed that Jordan had previously threatened his roommate, but university officials did not take action despite multiple reports of conflicts. Jordan, who had filed a request to withdraw from the university, was found to possess a fully loaded AK-47 in addition to a gun found in his car. The shooting, which occurred in a dorm complex, was described as an "isolated incident" with no ongoing threat to the community.
A judge raised the bond for Nicholas Jordan, a student accused of killing his dorm roommate and another person at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, to $5 million after indications that he tried to flee and had a gun when arrested. The arrest affidavit is sealed, and Jordan's lawyer plans to address the bond amount at the next hearing. Police found Jordan in a car and took him into custody without incident. The motive for the shooting remains unknown, and police initially restricted information as they investigated the incident.
Nicholas Jordan, a student at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, was arrested on suspicion of killing his roommate, Samuel Knopp, and another individual, Celie Rain Montgomery, in a dorm room shooting. Jordan, who is from Detroit, was taken into custody by the police's tactical enforcement unit in Colorado Springs. The motive for the shooting remains unknown, and Jordan is being represented by the state public defender's office.
The suspect in the fatal shooting of two people at a University of Colorado Colorado Springs dorm was confirmed to be the roommate of one of the victims. Nicholas Jordan, 25, was arrested on murder charges after the deaths of Samuel Knopp, a senior at the school, and Celie Rain Montgomery, who was not a student. The shooting, which triggered a campus lockdown, was determined to be an isolated incident between individuals known to each other. The suspect, a student at the university, was located and taken into custody, and is being held on $1 million bond. The university was closed for a "day of healing" following the tragedy.
A 25-year-old student, Nicholas Jordan, was arrested in connection with the shooting deaths of two adults on the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus. The victims were identified as Celie Rain Montgomery, 26, and Samuel Knopp, 24. The incident was described as an isolated incident between individuals who knew each other, and not a random attack against the school or other students. The campus was closed over the weekend, and on Monday, students, police, and family came together for a walk across campus, speeches, and flower tributes to begin the healing process.
Police in Colorado are investigating a possible double-homicide after two people were found shot to death in a University of Colorado-Colorado Springs dorm room. The victims have been identified as 24-year-old Samuel Knopp, a registered student, and 26-year-old Celie Rain Montgomery, who is not currently a student. A suspect is in custody, and classes were canceled for the day as the university declared Monday a "day of healing."
Two individuals, identified as a student and a woman not affiliated with the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, were found dead in a dorm room, prompting a homicide investigation. The police believe the killer was likely known to the victims, and the incident is considered isolated. The university has canceled Monday classes for a "day of healing" following the deaths of the two individuals, one of whom was a senior studying music and a beloved member of the Visual and Performing Arts department.
Two individuals were found dead in a dorm room at the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs campus, prompting a police investigation. The victims were identified as 26-year-old Celie Rain Montgomery and 24-year-old Samuel Knopp, and their deaths are being treated as homicides. The incident, which occurred in the Crestone House dorms, led to a temporary lockdown and shelter-in-place orders on campus. Authorities have ruled out murder-suicide and are actively pursuing investigative leads. Governor Jared Polis has offered state support, and counseling resources are being made available to those affected.
Two people were found shot dead in a dorm at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, prompting a lockdown and shelter-in-place directive. Police lifted the advisory and stated that there was no ongoing threat to the public, but later confirmed that the incident is being investigated as a double homicide. The campus will remain closed for the weekend, with classes canceled, and counselors available for students. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Two individuals were found fatally shot in a dorm room at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, prompting a lockdown and police investigation. The campus was closed for the day as authorities work to piece together the circumstances of the incident, which is being treated as a homicide. No suspects, victims' details, or motive have been released, and officials believe there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Two people were found shot dead in a dorm room at the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs, prompting a campus lockdown that has since been lifted. Authorities are treating the incident as a homicide and have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the community. Classes at the university have been canceled for the rest of the day as the investigation into the shooting continues.
