Police name suspect in connection with Colorado dorm shooting, say he was roommate of one victim

Shootings occurred at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Published: February 19, 2024 3:49pm

Updated: February 20, 2024 8:24am

Authorities on Tuesday identified the suspect arrested in connection with the recent, fatal shooting at a University of Colorado campus dorm and say he was roommate of one of the victims.  

The suspect has been identified as 25-year-old Nicholas Jordan, of Detroit. 

Jordon was the roommate of Samuel Knopp, 24, a senior, in the fatal shooting Friday at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. He was also a student at the school. 

The other victim has been identified as Celie Rain Montgomery, 26.

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