UCCS Update 1/13/26

Dear UCCS community, 

Last night, campus police responded to a report of shots fired outside Antero Hall. A student was involved in an altercation with a suspect who fired multiple shots. The student was not injured and the suspect fled campus. The Colorado Springs Police Department, who have been informing campus decisions throughout this incident, now have a suspect in custody. The campus is closed for the remainder of the day.  

Members of the faculty will receive a separate update from the Academic Affairs team shortly. Vice Chancellors and Deans will be connecting with their divisions and colleges.  

Campus Resources

If you or someone you know needs mental health or wellness support, you can connect with resources on campus. Our campus has experienced tragedies of this nature in the past, and this incident might be particularly upsetting to those impacted by past events. We encourage you to reach out.  

  • Students: The Wellness Center remains open and ready to assist. Walk-in hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For appointments, call 719-255-4444. 
  • The TELUS Health app continues to be your access to mental health services free of charge, 24/7, available in multiple languages. Please download the app “TELUS Health Student Support.”
  • View a list of additional student resources.  
  • Faculty and Staff: The Veterans Health and Trauma Center (VHTC) has immediate openings available, free of charge to you. Call (719) 255-8003 to schedule an appointment.  
  • View a list of additional faculty and staff resources.  
  • Wellness Center case managers to consult about finding resources are on standby to serve the campus community. Please call the Wellness Center at 719-255-4444 if you need to consult about community resources.  

How You Can Help 

If you have any information that may be helpful to this investigation, please contact the University Police Department at (719) 255-3111, by email at police@uccs.edu, or in person at the Department of Public Safety located inside the Gateway Hall building. You may also contact the Colorado Springs Police Department by calling 911. If you do not feel comfortable reporting directly to law enforcement, you may use the university’s online anonymous reporting option here. 

We are committed to keeping the campus community informed. As updates are available, they will be shared at alerts.uccs.edu and via email.