Colorado Springs, Colorado – The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) was the scene of a tragic incident Friday, as the police investigated the discovery of two individuals found shot dead in a dorm room. The shelter-in-place order for the university’s campus was lifted around 9:30 a.m. after the early morning incident.
According to the police, they received a report of shots fired just before 6 a.m. inside a dorm room. Upon entering the room at 6:05 a.m., officers discovered two deceased individuals, both with at least one gunshot wound. The shooting is being investigated as a double homicide and not a murder-suicide, as stated by the police.
Following the incident, UCCS Public Safety announced a lockdown at the campus, urging students and faculty to take precautions and remain in place. The Chancellor of UCCS, Jennifer Sobanet, expressed deep sorrow and offered support to the victims’ families and friends.
Shortly after 8 a.m., the shelter-in-place order was partially lifted, allowing some areas of the campus to resume normal activities. Campus officials, along with the police, assured the public that the shooting was an isolated incident and that there was no ongoing danger to the rest of the campus.
The tragic event left students in a state of shock and dismay, calling attention to the need for safety and security on college campuses. Freshmen students at UCCS expressed their frustration and concern over the violence that disrupted their learning environment.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation. The entire UCCS community is grappling with the loss and is taking measures to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone on campus.