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Loyola Student Fatally Shot: Community Mourns Tragic Loss

3/21/2026

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Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University student, was fatally shot around 1:30 a.m. at Tobey Prinz Beach in Rogers Park, pronounced dead at the scene.
A masked gunman approached and opened fire.
Loyola University President Mark Reed expressed profound sadness and assured there is no ongoing threat.
Gorman's family described her as the 'light of our lives' and a vigil is planned for 7 p.m. at Madonna della Strada Chapel.

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Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University student, was fatally shot around 1:30 a.m. at Tobey Prinz Beach in Rogers Park, pronounced dead at the scene.
A masked gunman approached and opened fire.
Loyola University President Mark Reed expressed profound sadness and assured there is no ongoing threat.
Gorman's family described her as the 'light of our lives' and a vigil is planned for 7 p.m. at Madonna della Strada Chapel.