Court requires DNA sample from undocumented individual accused in Loyola student’s murder.

Venezuelan Immigrant Charged in Murder of Loyola Student A Venezuelan immigrant, Jose Medina-Medina, who has been charged in connection with the murder of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman, appeared in court on Wednesday. During the session, a judge mandated that he provide a DNA sample and accepted requests for medical care as he prepares for […]
Documents show warning indicators before Loyola student murder suspect was released into the US

Illegal Immigrant Arrested on Suspicion of Murdering Loyola Student Sparks Sanctuary City Debate New York Congressman Matt Slater has criticized sanctuary city policies in the wake of the murder of 18-year-old Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman, allegedly by undocumented Venezuelan immigrant Jose Medina-Medina. Slater pointed to the family’s statement, which condemned failures in policy, and […]
Individual linked to the killing of a Loyola student is facing new federal gun charges.

On Thursday, federal prosecutors leveled new charges against an undocumented immigrant, Jose Medina-Medina, linked to the murder of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old student from Loyola University Chicago. A local criminal defense attorney suggested that the federal authorities are stepping in due to distrust in the state’s judicial process. Donna Rotunno, the attorney, pointed out that […]
Mayor Brandon Johnson once more declines to say sorry to the parents of a Loyola student.

During a press conference on Tuesday, Chicago’s mayor reinforced his recent comments that faced backlash after the murder of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman, a student at Loyola University Chicago. At a rally called “No King” in Chicago on Saturday, Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed his commitment to end violence against immigrants. These remarks came on the same […]
Hundreds gather in a New York City suburb to honor Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman

Community Mourns Teen Murdered in Chicago YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. – A New York teenager, tragically murdered near the University of Chicago, was celebrated during a heartfelt public memorial in her hometown. Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old freshman at Loyola University, was remembered as a cherished student-athlete whose positivity and faith touched the lives of those around […]
Mother of murdered Loyola student Sheridan Gorman promises to seek justice at vigil

Mother Speaks Out After Daughter’s Murder in Chicago The mother of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman, a college student who was tragically killed earlier this month in Chicago, is determined to seek justice. Jessica Gorman expressed her grief and anger during a vigil held in Yorktown Heights, New York, for her daughter, a freshman at Loyola University […]
Undocumented immigrant accused in Loyola University Chicago student’s murder set to go to court

Alleged Murder of Loyola University Student An undocumented immigrant is set to appear in court for the first time following his apprehension for the murder of a Loyola University Chicago student. This court appearance comes after a delay due to the suspect receiving treatment for tuberculosis. Authorities report that 25-year-old Jose Medina-Medina is accused of […]
Loyola Phoenix maintains ICE tracker following the suspected murder of Sheridan Gorman
University Paper Tracks ICE Activity Following Student’s Death More than a week after the Department of Homeland Security reported the tragic death of Loyola University Chicago freshman Sheridan Gorman, the university’s newspaper is still actively covering news related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities. This includes tips from locals alerting the paper about ICE […]
Parents of the victim believe the killing of a Loyola student could have been avoided and criticize Gov Pritzker.

Debate surrounding Illinois’ sanctuary state status has flared up once more. This time, it comes in the wake of the shooting death of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman, a college student whose parents, grieving and seeking accountability, argue that this tragedy could have been prevented. Authorities report that Gorman was fatally shot by an undocumented immigrant, an […]
Loyola Phoenix expresses regret for using ‘illegal immigrant’ in murder article

The Loyola Phoenix, the student newspaper of Loyola University Chicago, recently issued an editor’s note to apologize for an Instagram post. This post referred to the suspect, who allegedly killed 18-year-old student Sheridan Gorman, as an “illegal immigrant.” In the note, the editor explained that on March 23, the Phoenix’s Instagram account featured a headline […]