Police in Colorado are actively investigating a double homicide that occurred at the University of Colorado campus in Colorado Springs. The incident, which took place in a dorm, resulted in the tragic deaths of a young man and a young woman who were found shot and killed.
Authorities from the Colorado Springs Police Department have confirmed that this case is being treated as a double homicide and not a murder-suicide. While specific details are being withheld at this early stage of the investigation, it has been disclosed that the victims were known to each other. Officials have reassured the public that there is no perceived danger to the broader community, emphasizing that this was an isolated incident and not a random attack.
The identities of the victims have been released to the public. The female victim has been identified as a 26-year-old individual from Pueblo, Colorado, who was not enrolled at the University. The male victim, a 24-year-old student from Parker, Colorado, was a senior studying music at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). Described as an accomplished guitar player and talented musician, the male victim was well-regarded within the visual and performing arts department.
The tragic incident unfolded around 6 a.m. local time on Friday when authorities responded to reports of gunfire at the dormitory. Upon arrival, the victims were found deceased with at least one gunshot wound each. In response to the incident, the campus was placed on lockdown as police urged students to take precautions and stay safe.
Subsequent to the lockdown, classes at the university have been canceled, with the campus set to reopen as a space for students to grieve and process the tragedy. Authorities continue to work diligently to piece together the events leading to the double homicide as the community mourns the loss of the two individuals.
