Jury trial begins for man accused of shooting, killing two in UCCS dorm room

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The jury trial for Nicholas Jordan, the man accused of shooting and killing two people in a University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) dorm room last year, is set to begin April 6.

The trial will start at 9 a.m. on Monday, according to a Colorado Judicial Branch court docket.

Nicholas Jordan is accused of shooting and killing UCCS student Samuel Knopp and Pueblo resident Celie Montgomery in a UCCS dorm room in February 2024.

Jordan and Knopp were roommates. According to an independent review completed by UCCS, Jordan had made a death threat against Knopp prior to the shooting and had requested a room change, even meeting with a university staff member to discuss his options in December 2023.

Campus police also received multiple complaints of Jordan allegedly sexually harassing female students before the shooting.

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Multiple hearings questioning Jordan's mental competency delayed the beginning of the trial, but a judge ultimately ruled Jordan competent to stand trial in August.

Jordan entered a not guilty plea in November.

KRDO13 will be closely monitoring the trial and providing updates on court proceeding.