Colorado Springs, CO – The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is in a state of lockdown following reports of a shooting on the morning of Friday, February 16, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD). CSPD received a report of a shooting at UCCS around 6:15 a.m., prompting officers to respond to the scene.
UCCS Public Safety has urged students to lock interior doors, turn off lights, move away from sight, and maintain silence as the campus remains on lockdown. It has been emphasized that there is no active shooter at the campus. The police department has confirmed that the situation is currently being investigated as a death incident and that there is no threat to the public.
As of Friday morning, the CSPD’s Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation at UCCS following the discovery of two deceased individuals with gunshot wounds in a dorm room. The deaths are being treated as homicides, and the campus will be closed for the day.
UCCS Public Safety has reassured the community that there is no safety concern on campus, and the shelter-in-place order is in effect solely for the Alpine Village area.
The lockdown at UCCS follows a series of updates from authorities, including the confirmation that the deaths are being investigated as homicides and that there is no immediate threat to the community.
As the investigation continues, UCCS will remain closed through the weekend, with all offices shut and classes, meetings, events, athletics, and activities canceled. Furthermore, classes scheduled for Monday, February 19, have also been called off.
Authorities have emphasized that the incident at UCCS is an isolated one and that there is no immediate threat posed to individuals on campus. Additionally, UCCS has implemented a shelter-in-place order in the Alpine Village area and confirmed that the campus will be closed for the day.
The tragic event at UCCS has raised concerns within the community, and authorities continue to investigate the incident further to provide clarity and ensure the safety of the students, staff, and faculty at the university.
These developments at UCCS have led to heightened alerts and safety measures, as the campus remains closed and the investigation into the incident continues. Additional updates are expected as the authorities provide further information regarding the situation at the university.