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Parents of slain Loyola student Sheridan Gorman say, "We've got to make changes"

Parents of slain Loyola student Sheridan Gorman say, "We've got to make changes"

Summary

The parents of Sheridan Gorman, a Loyola University student who was fatally shot in Chicago, are asking for changes to prevent similar incidents. The suspect, Jose Medina, an undocumented immigrant, has been charged with first-degree murder and is held without bond.

Key Facts

  • Sheridan Gorman was an 18-year-old freshman at Loyola University.
  • She was shot and killed near Chicago’s lakefront in the early hours of March 19.
  • The shooting was random, involving a masked man with a gun.
  • The suspect, Jose Medina, entered the U.S. illegally in 2023 from Venezuela.
  • Medina had prior theft charges in Chicago and missed a court date before the shooting.
  • He is now in jail facing first-degree murder and other charges with no bond.
  • Medina reportedly was shot as a teen and may have the mental capacity of a child.
  • Sheridan’s parents want accountability and policy changes to improve safety.
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