UPDATE: Friday 2/16/2024 6:11 pm
(Colorado Springs) – According to CSPDAt this point in the investigation into the shooting deaths at UCCS the murders do not appear to be suicides, and both deaths are being investigated as homicides.
UPDATE: UCCS to remain closed throughout the weekend after two people were found dead
UPDATE: Friday 2/16/2024 4:19 PM
According to UCCS Police, UCCS will remain closed for the weekend, Saturday and Sunday, February 17-18.
All offices are closed, and classes, meetings, events, athletics and activities have been canceled. Classes have been canceled on Monday, February 19, although UCCS said the campus will remain open for support. Click here to learn more about the resources offered by the University.
UPDATE: Two found dead in UCCS dorm room, police say there is no danger
UPDATE: Friday 2/16/2024 11:30am
The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) gave a brief update on the death investigation at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) just before 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 16, saying CSPD’s Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation. Have taken.
According to CSPD, UCCS police responded to a dorm room just after 6:05 a.m. Friday and found two people dead, each with at least one gunshot wound. “We are currently in the process of notifying family members or loved ones of the deceased individuals,” said CSPD Public Relations Manager Ira Cronin.
Cronin said CSPD is investigating this as an isolated incident and does not believe there is any threat to the community.
“Although the coroner will make an official determination of the cause and manner of death, these deaths are being investigated as a homicide and an active investigation will continue,” CSPD wrote.
UPDATE: Police to provide update on UCCS death investigation
UPDATE: Friday 2/16/2024 10:30am
The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said police will provide Update on death investigation Friday, February 16 at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS).
FOX21 will broadcast the press conference live at the top of this article when it begins.
UCCS Public Safety also said just after 9:30 a.m. shelter in place It was over but the premises will remain closed even today. “Members of the campus community are free to leave campus. There is currently no safety concern for individuals on campus,” UCCS wrote.
UPDATE: Investigation into death at UCCS, campus closed Friday
UPDATE: Friday 2/16/2024 9:06 am
UCCS Public Safety Written on X (formally known as Twitter) There are no safety concerns on campus as of just after 8:50 a.m., and the shelter for Alpine Village is under investigation.
UPDATE: Friday 2/16/2024 8:18 am
The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) tells FOX21 News that a death investigation is underway at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). CSPD wants the public to know that this is not an active shooter situation.
CSPD said the campus is in a partial shelter-in-place during the police investigation and UCCS will be closed on Friday, Feb. 16. According to police, there is no threat to the public.
UPDATE: Friday 2/16/2024 8:04 am
University of Colorado Colorado Springs Only the people of the alpine village said Shelter in place is required because public safety does not want movement in and around those areas. All others may leave the premises at this time.
UPDATE: UCCS is on lockdown, not an active shooter
UPDATE: Friday 2/16/2024 7:15am
University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) Public safety shared on social media An update to the lockdown, there is no active shooter, and everyone is asked to shelter in place on campus until further notice.
UCCS said the campus will remain closed today.
Original story: UCCS locked down after report of shooting
Friday 2/16/2024 at 7:10 am
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) campus was placed on lockdown due to a report of shots fired early Friday morning, February 16, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said.
According to CSPD, police received a report of shots fired at UCCS around 6:15 a.m. Friday and officers were on scene.
UCCS Public Safety shared on social media That the campus is on lockdown and students are being asked to close internal doors, turn off lights, move out of sight, not open doors and maintain silence.
A FOX21 News crew is on the way and will update this article as soon as we have more information.
