Parents of slain Loyola student Sheridan Gorman call for accountability: "We've got to make changes"
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Key Points:
- Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University freshman, was fatally shot near Chicago's lakefront in March by Jose Medina, an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela who entered the U.S. in 2023.
- Medina, who had a prior theft charge in Chicago and failed to appear in court, was arrested and is now held without bond facing first-degree murder and other charges.
- Sheridan's parents, Jessica and Thomas Gorman, are calling for accountability and policy changes to prevent similar tragedies, emphasizing the need for safety regardless of political views.
- Medina's public defender described the case as a tragedy and noted Medina's limited mental capacity due to a past head injury.
- The Gormans continue to seek answers on accountability and hope for policy reforms to improve community safety.
