Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old freshman at Loyola University Chicago, was fatally shot near the university campus early Thursday morning, officials confirmed. The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. at Tobey Prinz Beach, less than a mile from the campus, as Gorman walked with friends.
Investigation Underway and Suspect Search
Chicago police are actively searching for a masked male suspect who approached Gorman’s group and opened fire. Authorities have stated that Gorman was not the intended target of the shooting and have not released a description or made any arrests. The police are also investigating possible connections to other recent violent incidents in the surrounding area.
An alert issued to Loyola students described the offender as wearing a face covering and confirmed the shooting location was near the Tobey Beach pier. The Chicago Police Department has not provided further details as the investigation continues.
University and Family Responses
Loyola University Chicago President Mark C. Reed addressed the campus community in a letter, confirming Gorman’s death and expressing condolences to her family and friends. The university stated there is no known ongoing threat to campus safety based on current information.
Gorman’s family released a statement describing the killing as murder and called for answers. They praised Sheridan’s character, highlighting her kindness, compassion, and faith. Gorman was a native of Yorktown Heights, New York, and was nearing the completion of her freshman year.
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