Suspect in Chicago Student’s Killing Was in U.S. Illegally, D.H.S. Says
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago student, was fatally shot near Lake Michigan while walking with friends early Thursday morning.
- The suspect, Jose Medina, 25, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder; he is reportedly an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela.
- The Trump administration linked the killing to immigration issues, criticizing "open border policies and sanctuary politicians" and calling for Medina to remain jailed.
- It remains unclear if Medina had any direct connection to Loyola University or to Ms. Gorman, who was from Yorktown Heights, New York.
- Ms. Gorman's family described her as generous and fun, and said she had been outside hoping to see the Northern Lights before the incident.
