Colorado Springs, Colorado – Friends, fellow students, and neighbors were left reeling from recent tragedies as news of an arrest in connection with the murders of two University of Colorado-Colorado Springs students, Samuel Knopp and Celie Rain Montgomery, began to sink in.
The victims, Knopp and Montgomery, were found shot dead in a dormitory room at the university. Another student, Nicholas Jordan, was subsequently arrested with a warrant for two counts of first-degree murder. Classes were canceled at the university as the community held a “healing walk” to cope with the shocking news.
The relationship between the victims and the suspect, as well as the motive behind the tragic incident, has not been disclosed. The community was already mourning the loss of Mia Brown, another beloved student who passed away from a medical emergency just days before the murders occurred.
Knopp, described as “an accomplished guitar player and an extremely talented musician,” left a profound impact on the university’s music program. His love for music and dedication to his craft were evident through his performances and his commitment to teaching others.
The community, still grappling with the aftermath of a horrific murder-suicide just weeks prior, has been offered therapy dogs and counseling services as they mourn the loss of these young lives. The tragedy also serves as a painful reminder of the ongoing struggle with gun violence in the Colorado Springs area, with the community still reeling from previous incidents of mass shootings.