Affidavit details how Colorado Springs police identified suspect in UCCS deaths [Video]

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — The defendant accused in the double homicide at University of Colorado in Colorado Springs (UCCS) was denied a reduction of bond on Friday morning, just before his arrest affidavit was released.

Nicholas Jordan, 25, of Detroit, Michigan, was in court on Friday, where Judge David Shakes heard arguments on bond and the possibility of releasing his arrest affidavit. Jordan has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, and is accused of fatally shooting Samuel Knopp, 24, of Parker, and Celie Rain Montgomery, 26, of Pueblo, in a UCCS dorm on Feb. 16.

Court began with a discussion about the affidavit, which was sealed prior to Jordan’s arrest. Prosecutors requested that it be unsealed. The defense asked for it to remain sealed, saying their defendant has the constitutional right to the assumption of innocence.

In response, Judge Shakes said the affidavit is “very bare bones” and did not contain any information that would “inflame the passions of the community.”

After a brief …