Matthew Regnier, a secondary campus art teacher at Monument Academy, was arrested Saturday in connection to a fatal stabbing that took place just before midnight on Friday.

Regnier faces several charges, including murder in the first degree.

Monument Academy announced that Regnier has been terminated from his employment with the school.

Police were dispatched to the 1400 block of North El Paso Street in Colorado Springs where they found three people with serious stab wounds. Two women and a man were taken to the hospital, where the man died. Both women have serious, life-threatening injuries. A child that was also at the residence was not injured.

The 33-year-old Regnier also faces two charges of criminal attempt in the first degree and two counts of criminal assault in the first degree.

“We understand that this news is distressing and may be difficult to process,” a statement from Monument Academy said. “Our primary concern remains the well-being of our students, staff and entire school community.

“Monument Academy will fully cooperate with law enforcement if contacted and will continue to follow all appropriate legal and ethical protocols as the situation unfolds.”

The statement said that the charges were not associated with the school or any school activity.

“Counseling services will be available to any staff members who would like support in processing this news or who may need assistance supporting students who are struggling,” the statement said.

Monument Academy will remain open and operating as normally as possible.

“Research supports that it is in the best interest of students and personnel to keep school open and continue with operations as normal as possible while also providing access to mental health support,” the statement said.