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Parents of Loyola Chicago freshman call Sheridan Gorman's death a preventable murder
us-news1 month ago

Parents of Loyola Chicago freshman call Sheridan Gorman's death a preventable murder

The parents of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman fatally shot in Chicago, say her death was a preventable murder and demand accountability over why the suspect—an undocumented immigrant with prior encounters with authorities—was free; police say the shooting appeared random, and the suspect, Jose Medina, is charged with first‑degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm. DHS says Medina entered illegally in 2023 and was released after prior incidents; advocates call for policy changes and better federal-state-local cooperation, while the family emphasizes turning tragedy into change rather than politics.

via CBS News|
#chicago#families#gun-violence
Parents of Loyola freshman press for accountability and reforms after Chicago shooting
crime1 month ago

Parents of Loyola freshman press for accountability and reforms after Chicago shooting

Jessica and Thomas Gorman, parents of Sheridan Gorman, a Loyola University Chicago freshman killed in a March random shooting, urge accountability and policy changes to boost safety. The suspect, Jose Medina, an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela with prior charges who did not appear in court, is jailed on first-degree murder charges, highlighting concerns about public safety and how cases are handled.

via CBS News|
#accountability#crime#gun-violence
Judge Orders Detention in Loyola Park Murder, Describing Crime as Horrific
crime2 months ago

Judge Orders Detention in Loyola Park Murder, Describing Crime as Horrific

ROGERS PARK—Loyola University Chicago freshman Sheridan Gorman, 18, was killed early March 19 on the Tony Prinz Beach pier near Loyola Park after a man later identified as Jose Medina opened fire on her and her friends. Medina, charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder and three counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, was ordered detained Friday by Circuit Judge D’Anthony Thedford, who called the crime horrible. Prosecutors say Medina hid behind a lighthouse and fired as the group fled; a 40-caliber handgun linked to the shooting was recovered from Medina’s North Sheridan Road apartment. Public defender Julie Koehler described Medina’s background—born in Venezuela, later living in Colombia, tuberculosis contracted in a migrant shelter, and developmental/medical challenges; she noted Medina takes eight medications. Medina had an active 2023 retail theft warrant; DHS issued an arrest detainer in the case. Gorman, a Loyola business student from New York, was remembered for kindness by classmates; the case has continued to fuel political debate about immigration policy.

via Block Club Chicago|
#chicago#crime#jose-medina
Rogers Park Ward Office Closes Amid Violent Threats After Loyola Killing
local2 months ago

Rogers Park Ward Office Closes Amid Violent Threats After Loyola Killing

Rogers Park’s ward office of Ald. Maria Hadden will be closed to in-person business for the rest of the week and Friday after she and her staff received threats of violence—including racist, misogynistic and homophobic messages—following her remarks about Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman’s killing. Hadden said she was trying to share information quickly and apologized for mischaracterizations of her comments, noting the office will operate remotely to keep staff safe. The move followed a protest outside the office by Chicago Flips Red and counter protesters; police reported one simple assault at the demonstration. Gorman, 18, was killed near Tobey Prinz Beach; authorities have linked the suspect to a Venezuelan migrant. A second protest outside the ward office is planned.

via Block Club Chicago|
#ald-maria-hadden#local#loyola-university-chicago
Pritzker links Loyola tragedy to broader immigration failures, pushes federal reforms
politics2 months ago

Pritzker links Loyola tragedy to broader immigration failures, pushes federal reforms

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said the Loyola University Chicago killing exposed real failures in the national immigration system and called for federal reforms, arguing responsibility lies with the federal government rather than sanctuary policies. The case involves a Venezuelan national who had been housed in a migrant shelter and was in the U.S. illegally, drawing renewed partisan debate over Illinois’ TRUST Act and Chicago’s Welcoming City ordinance as Republicans blame the tragedy on lax enforcement and Democrats defend sanctuary protections while pledging continued law enforcement cooperation.

via Chicago Tribune|
#immigration#jb-pritzker#loyola-university-chicago
Loyola tragedy: Venezuelan migrant charged with murder in Sheridan Gorman's death
crime2 months ago

Loyola tragedy: Venezuelan migrant charged with murder in Sheridan Gorman's death

Prosecutors say 25-year-old Jose G. Medina, a Venezuelan migrant, shot 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman as she walked with friends near campus. Medina was charged with first-degree murder and related counts; DHS described him as an undocumented migrant, and ICE had issued a detainer. Security video linked the gun to Medina, who was hospitalized for tuberculosis when a hearing was scheduled. The family condemned attempts to politicize the tragedy, urging accountability for the alleged killer.

via NBC 5 Chicago|
#crime#first-degree-murder#jose-g-medina
Chicago Alderwoman Under Fire for Blaming Loyola Student in Murder Case
politics2 months ago

Chicago Alderwoman Under Fire for Blaming Loyola Student in Murder Case

A Chicago alderwoman, Maria Hadden, faced backlash after suggesting Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman was killed because she was in the ‘wrong place at the wrong time,’ while an illegal Venezuelan migrant, Jose Medina-Medina, is charged with the murder. Police say Medina-Medina stalked Gorman before shooting her near campus; critics argued Hadden was blaming the victim, a controversy intensified by her past Holocaust-ICE remarks.

via New York Post|
#chicago#immigration#loyola-university-chicago
Grieving mother vows justice for Loyola student killed near Chicago campus
us-news2 months ago

Grieving mother vows justice for Loyola student killed near Chicago campus

Jessica Gorman, mother of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman, vows to seek justice after Sheridan was murdered near Loyola University Chicago; authorities say 25-year-old Jose Medina-Medina, an undocumented migrant, is charged with murder and weapons offenses, with the family choosing to focus on celebrating Sheridan’s life rather than addressing the suspect, while the case spurs discussion of immigration and sanctuary policies.

via New York Post|
#illegal-immigrant#immigration-policy#loyola-university-chicago
Tuberculosis hospitalization stalls Loyola shooting detention hearing
crime-and-public-safety2 months ago

Tuberculosis hospitalization stalls Loyola shooting detention hearing

A full detention hearing for Jose Medina-Medina, charged in the Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman’s fatal pier shooting, was postponed because he is hospitalized with tuberculosis. Medina, a Venezuelan national, faces murder and related felonies, remains in custody, and is set to appear in court Friday as DHS lodges an immigration detainer and the case unfolds amid broader political debates over sanctuary policies.

via Chicago Tribune|
#crime-and-public-safety#detention-hearing#immigration-detainer
Chicago Loyola slaying ties to suspect’s prior illegal entry, fueling immigration debate
crime2 months ago

Chicago Loyola slaying ties to suspect’s prior illegal entry, fueling immigration debate

A Chicago man, 25-year-old Jose Medina from Venezuela, is jailed on suspicion of murder for the fatal shooting of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman, 18, near Tobey Prinz Beach Park. Medina had previously been apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol and released into the United States, and was released again after a 2023 shoplifting arrest. DHS officials have framed the case within ongoing immigration policy debates, while Gorman’s family criticized policy failures; it wasn’t immediately clear whether Medina has legal representation yet.

via NBC News|
#crime#illegal-entry#immigration-policy
Suspect Charged in Loyola Student’s Rogers Park Lakefront Killing
local2 months ago

Suspect Charged in Loyola Student’s Rogers Park Lakefront Killing

Jose Medina, 25, was charged with murder, one count of attempted murder, three counts of aggravated assault and one count of unlawful possession of a weapon in the fatal shooting of Loyola University Chicago freshman Sheridan Gorman on the Tobey Prinz Beach pier in Rogers Park. Police say Medina, a Venezuelan national, was apprehended by Border Patrol in 2023 and is the subject of an immigration detainer; he is due in court Monday as detectives continue to investigate the case. Gorman’s death shocked Loyola’s community and relatives, who attended vigils and sought accountability.

via Block Club Chicago|
#jose-medina#local#loyola-university-chicago
Arrest Made in Loyola Beach Fatal Shooting of Loyola Freshman Sheridan Gorman
crime-and-public-safety2 months ago

Arrest Made in Loyola Beach Fatal Shooting of Loyola Freshman Sheridan Gorman

Chicago police have arrested a 25-year-old Rogers Park man in connection with the fatal shooting of Loyola University Chicago freshman Sheridan Gorman at the Loyola Beach Pier. Authorities have not released the suspect’s name as charges have not yet been filed, and the investigation continues; court records show a 2023 misdemeanor shoplifting warrant associated with the suspect.

via Chicago Tribune|
#crime-and-public-safety#loyola-beach-pier#loyola-university-chicago
Loyola Community Rallies to Remember Slain Freshman Sheridan Gorman
local2 months ago

Loyola Community Rallies to Remember Slain Freshman Sheridan Gorman

Loyola University Chicago students and neighbors gathered at the Madonna Della Strada Chapel for a vigil honoring 18-year-old freshman Sheridan Gorman, who was fatally shot while with friends at Tobey Prinz Beach early Thursday. Family members urged accountability and justice, describing Gorman as generous and devout; campus officials offered support as mourners memorialized her and campus life paused in the wake of the violence.

via Block Club Chicago|
#gun-violence#local#loyola-university-chicago
Loyola honors fallen Chicago police officer with posthumous master's degree.
education3 years ago

Loyola honors fallen Chicago police officer with posthumous master's degree.

Dionne Mhoon, the mother of slain Chicago police Officer Aréanah Preston, accepted her daughter's master's degree in jurisprudence from Loyola University Chicago School of Law during the university's commencement ceremony. Preston, who was pursuing the degree, was fatally shot near her home in Avalon Park. Four teenagers have been charged in connection with her killing. Loyola University President Mark Reed presented Preston's diploma to Mhoon, who received a standing ovation from the audience. Sara Block, academic director for child and family law programs at Loyola, described Preston as a "dynamic, intelligent, committed and a very driven person who wanted to make this world a better place."

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#areanah-preston#chicago-police-officer#dionne-mhoon