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Sheridan Gorman: What We Know About Student Shot Dead in Chicago

Sheridan Gorman: What We Know About Student Shot Dead in Chicago

Summary

An 18-year-old Loyola University student named Sheridan Gorman was shot and killed at a beach near the university campus in Chicago. Police have arrested a 25-year-old man connected to the shooting but have not yet charged him.

Key Facts

  • Sheridan Gorman was an 18-year-old student at Loyola University in Chicago.
  • She was shot and killed while walking with friends at Tobey Prinz Beach at around 1 a.m.
  • The shooting happened less than a mile from the university's campus.
  • A 25-year-old man from Rogers Park, Chicago, has been arrested in connection with the shooting.
  • Witnesses reported that a man in black clothes and a mask fired a gun at Gorman.
  • Surveillance video showed the suspect walking away and helped police identify him due to a noticeable limp.
  • Gorman's family released a statement about her death, expressing sorrow and noting her plans to see the Northern Lights with friends.

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