Chicago Police Question Person of Interest in Loyola Student Shooting Death

Authorities say 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman was killed in a random attack near Tobey Prinz Beach.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 2:53pm

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Chicago police are questioning a person of interest in connection with the shooting death of an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago student earlier this week. Sheridan Gorman was walking with friends near Tobey Prinz Beach when a masked man approached and began shooting, fatally striking Gorman in the head. Authorities have not yet identified a suspect or provided a description, but say the shooting appears to be a case of Gorman being "at the wrong place at the wrong time."

Why it matters

This tragic incident has shaken the Loyola community and raised concerns about public safety in the area. The shooting death of a young student has prompted renewed calls for increased security measures and community-based solutions to address gun violence in Chicago neighborhoods.

The details

According to the Chicago Police Department, Sheridan Gorman was walking with friends early Thursday morning near Tobey Prinz Beach when a masked man approached and began shooting in their direction. Gorman was shot in the head and died at the scene. Investigators are now questioning a person of interest but have not yet identified a suspect or provided a description.

  • The shooting occurred early Thursday morning (March 19, 2026).
  • Police are questioning a person of interest as of Saturday morning (March 21, 2026).

The players

Sheridan Gorman

An 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago student who was fatally shot in a random attack near Tobey Prinz Beach.

Maria Hadden

The Chicago Alderman for the 49th Ward, who has been in contact with investigators about the case.

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What they’re saying

“The shooting appears to be a case of Gorman being "at the wrong place at the wrong time.”

— Maria Hadden, Chicago Alderman, 49th Ward

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow the person of interest to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This tragic incident has highlighted the ongoing challenges of gun violence in Chicago and the need for comprehensive solutions to improve public safety, especially in neighborhoods near college campuses.