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Loyola Student Murdered; Illegal Immigrant Suspect Arrested

4/23/2026

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Sheridan Gorman’s parents called her March 19, 2026 killing a preventable murder and demanded accountability for the suspect’s freedom.
The victim was 18-year-old Loyola freshman Sheridan Gorman, shot near Chicago on that date.
Police arrested 26-year-old Jose Medina on murder and illegal firearm charges, saying the shooting appeared random.
DHS records show Medina entered United States illegally in 2023, was released by the Biden administration, and missed a court hearing.

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Story summary

Sheridan Gorman’s parents called her March 19, 2026 killing a preventable murder and demanded accountability for the suspect’s freedom.
The victim was 18-year-old Loyola freshman Sheridan Gorman, shot near Chicago on that date.
Police arrested 26-year-old Jose Medina on murder and illegal firearm charges, saying the shooting appeared random.
DHS records show Medina entered United States illegally in 2023, was released by the Biden administration, and missed a court hearing.