COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – A tragic incident unfolded at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus on Friday morning. Two individuals were found dead in a dorm room, leading to a double homicide investigation by the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Contrary to initial speculations of a murder-suicide, the police department clarified on Friday evening that both deaths are being investigated as homicides. The department is actively following leads and will share more information as the investigation progresses.
The victims were found around 6 a.m., each with a single gunshot wound to the head. The police department has classified the incident as isolated, suggesting no immediate danger to the larger community.
In response to the tragic incident, the university was placed under a brief lockdown on Friday, which lasted for approximately an hour and a half. The campus remained closed for the rest of the day.
Police spokesperson Ira Cronin, during a briefing, reassured the community, stating there was no ongoing threat. The police department is in the early stages of the investigation and is working on notifying the victims’ families.
No information regarding a potential suspect or any arrests has been released by the police department.
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs, in a note to faculty and staff, acknowledged the grief and difficulty the campus community is experiencing. The university will remain closed for classes until Monday, but will provide emotional support for those who need it.
The investigation into the tragic double homicide continues.