Man charged with murder in death of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman

Jose Medina, 25, of Chicago, has been charged with first-degree murder and other felonies in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Loyola student Sheridan Gorman.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 12:22am

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A 25-year-old Chicago man, Jose Medina, has been charged with first-degree murder and other felonies in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Loyola student Sheridan Gorman. Police say Medina was identified as the suspect in the March 19 shooting near Rogers Park Beach, where Gorman was killed while walking with friends.

Why it matters

This tragic incident has shaken the Loyola University community and raised concerns about public safety in the Rogers Park neighborhood. The arrest of a suspect has provided some closure, but questions remain about the motive and Medina's immigration status.

The details

According to police, Medina was identified as the suspect who fatally shot Gorman on March 19 around 1:11 a.m. in the 1000 block of W. Pratt Blvd. Gorman was walking outside with a group of friends when a masked male suspect approached them and started shooting in their direction on the beach's pier. Gorman was shot in the head and died at the scene.

  • On March 19, around 1:11 a.m., Gorman was shot and killed near Rogers Park Beach.
  • On March 20, Medina was arrested as the suspect in Gorman's murder.
  • Medina's next court appearance is scheduled for Monday.

The players

Jose Medina

A 25-year-old Chicago man who has been charged with first-degree murder and other felonies in the fatal shooting of Sheridan Gorman.

Sheridan Gorman

An 18-year-old Loyola University student who was shot and killed while walking with friends near Rogers Park Beach.

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What they’re saying

“The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement filed an arrest detainer for "Jose Medina-Medina," the man they claim is accused of killing Gorman.”

— U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

What’s next

Medina's next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, where the judge will determine if he should be allowed bail.

The takeaway

This tragic incident has shaken the Loyola community and raised concerns about public safety in the Rogers Park neighborhood. The arrest of a suspect provides some closure, but questions remain about the motive and the suspect's immigration status.