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JB Pritzker Responds After Venezuelan Charged in Killing of Loyola Student

JB Pritzker Responds After Venezuelan Charged in Killing of Loyola Student

Summary

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker spoke out against the killing of Sheridan Gorman, a Loyola University student, after a Venezuelan national was charged in the case. He criticized President Trump for politicizing the incident and stressed the need for solutions like restoring federal funds to prevent violence.

Key Facts

  • Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University student, was shot and killed in Chicago.
  • José Medina-Medina, a 25-year-old Venezuelan national, is charged with her murder.
  • Governor JB Pritzker condemned the killing and wants the suspect held accountable.
  • Pritzker criticized the Trump administration for politicizing the tragedy.
  • The governor called for federal funds to help prevent violence.
  • The shooting happened in Chicago's Rogers Park area on March 19.
  • Federal official Lauren Bis urged not to release Medina-Medina from jail again.

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