Monument teacher arrested, accused of stabbing and killing 1, critically injuring 2 others
Sadie Buggle
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Monument Academy has confirmed one of its now-former teachers was arrested in connection with a stabbing attack in Colorado Springs on Halloween night, which killed one and left two others in critical condition.
According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), 33-year-old Matthew Regnier was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree assault, and one count of child abuse.
A spokesperson with Monument Academy in Lewis Palmer School District 38 has confirmed to KRDO13 that, prior to the stabbing, Regnier was an art teacher on their secondary campus and had served in the role since August 2023.
The school says Regnier’s employment was terminated, effective Nov. 2, after administration learned about the charges against him.
District 38 also confirmed Regnier served as a coach with the junior varsity soccer team at Palmer Ridge High School. He is no longer serving in that coaching role.
“This news is heartbreaking for our entire school community,” said Collin Vinchattle, the executive director of Monument Academy. “The safety, well-being, and trust of our students, families, and staff are our toppriorities. We are focused on providing care and support to those who may be affected.”
The school says it will be fully cooperating with law enforcement as the investigation continues, and that counseling services will be available to both students and staff as they process the news.
Background
On Oct. 31, Colorado Springs police were called out to a home on North El Paso Street. Upon arrival, officers found three people, one man and two women, who had been stabbed. Further inside the residence, officers found another man with minor stab wounds and a child, who was not injured in the attack.
The first three found by officers had suffered life-threatening injuries. The man later succumbed to those injuries at the hospital, while police say the two women are still being treated for their injuries.
CSPD said the man with minor wounds was also transported to the hospital for treatment before he was taken to the police station for questioning. The department has not said if the man found at the scene with minor injuries was Regnier.