Dear UCCS community, 

This morning, the Colorado Springs Police Department released the identity of the suspect who fired shots on the UCCS campus on the evening of Jan. 12. The suspect is a former UCCS student who was not enrolled at the time of the incident. You can see the CSPD update here.

UCCS will continue to collaborate with the Colorado Springs Police Department as the investigation continues. Additional university updates on the incident are available and will be updated as needed here. 

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. – 4 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.