(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Tuesday, Sept. 3, Nicholas Jordan, the suspect arrested in connection to a double homicide at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing at 1:30 p.m.

Jordan is accused of killing Samuel Knopp and Celie Montgomery in a dorm on the UCCS campus on Feb. 16, 2024. According to the arrest affidavit, Jordan and Knopp were roommates, and Jordan had allegedly threatened Knopp in the past.

Jordan was arrested on Feb. 19 and has had multiple hearings over the past few months to determine whether he is competent to stand trial. On Aug. 2, the judge ruled that the defense had not met the burden of proof to demonstrate that he had a disability that would impede his understanding of a trial and his ability to communicate and aid his defense.

According to the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, a preliminary hearing is a mini-trial where the prosecutor presents evidence to justify charging the defendant. Witnesses testify, and evidence is introduced, including some that may not be allowed in a jury trial. If the judge finds probable cause, a trial is scheduled; if not, the charges are dismissed.

FOX21 News will be monitoring the preliminary hearing and will update this article with any new updates.