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Accident – Death – Obituary News : Celie Rain Montgomery and Samuel Knopp have been identified as the victims of a tragic shooting that took place at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The incident has shocked the local community and left many questioning the safety of the area.
Celie Rain Montgomery, a 26-year-old woman from Pueblo, Colorado, was not a student at the university. She was a Freelance Health & Wellness Copywriter in the holistic wellness space and held a diploma in Psychology and Human Growth from Pueblo Community College. Samuel Knopp, a 24-year-old student from Parker, Colorado, was in his senior year at the University, majoring in music. Described as a highly talented musician and an accomplished guitar player, Knopp was a beloved member of the Visual and Performing Arts department.
The two individuals were found deceased in a dorm room, each with at least one gunshot wound. The Colorado Springs Police Department is investigating the deaths as a double homicide and believe that the killer is likely known to the victims. Authorities have reassured the community that there is no ongoing threat and that the incident is considered isolated.
In response to the tragedy, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is organizing a healing walk across campus to provide support and solidarity to the grieving community. Scheduled for Monday, Feb. 19, the walk will begin at the Roaring Fork Dining Hall and conclude at the Mountain Lion Statue in El Pomar Plaza. Campus operations and classes are expected to resume, with additional support services such as walk-in counseling available to those in need.
El Paso County District Attorney Michael Allen has expressed condolences to the families of the victims and has pledged support in seeking justice. UCCS Chancellor Jennifer Sobanet has addressed the campus community’s shock and grief, emphasizing that violence has reached into their campus and home. The investigation into the deaths is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
As the community mourns the loss of Celie Rain Montgomery and Samuel Knopp, they come together to support one another and seek closure in the wake of this tragic event. The healing walk across the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus serves as a reminder of the resilience and strength of the community in times of adversity..
