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Loyola Student Fatally Shot; Vigil Held on Campus

3/21/2026

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Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University student, was fatally shot around 1:30 a.m. Thursday at Tobey Prinz Beach in Rogers Park, Chicago, while with friends.
A masked gunman approached and opened fire, striking Gorman in the head.
Hundreds gathered on campus that evening for a vigil honoring her.
Loyola University President Mark Reed expressed condolences, noting there is no ongoing threat to the campus.
The investigation remains ongoing.

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Story summary

Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University student, was fatally shot around 1:30 a.m. Thursday at Tobey Prinz Beach in Rogers Park, Chicago, while with friends.
A masked gunman approached and opened fire, striking Gorman in the head.
Hundreds gathered on campus that evening for a vigil honoring her.
Loyola University President Mark Reed expressed condolences, noting there is no ongoing threat to the campus.
The investigation remains ongoing.