Venezuelan Migrant Arrested After Deadly Shooting of Student Near Campus
Venezuelan Migrant Arrested After Deadly Shooting of Student Near Campus
A tragic shooting near a Chicago university campus has left an 18-year-old student dead, sending shockwaves through the local community and beyond.
According to authorities, the incident occurred shortly after 1:30 a.m. along the city’s lakefront, where the victim — identified as Sheridan Gorman, a first-year student at Loyola University Chicago — was walking with friends. A masked gunman suddenly opened fire, striking her in the head. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Gorman, originally from Westchester County, New York, had just begun her college journey.
What was meant to be a new chapter in her life has now ended in unimaginable tragedy, leaving her family and loved ones devastated.
Suspect Taken Into Custody
A 25-year-old man is currently in custody in connection with the shooting.
Reports indicate that the suspect is a Venezuelan migrant, though officials have not yet confirmed all details publicly or announced formal charges tied directly to the case.
Investigators were reportedly able to identify and locate the suspect within minutes, aided by a distinctive limp observed shortly after the shooting, according to records reviewed by the Chicago Tribune.
University and Community in Mourning
In a message to students and staff, Loyola University Chicago President Mark C. Reed confirmed the heartbreaking loss.
“It is with profound sadness that I write to share that one of our students, Sheridan Gorman, was killed earlier today. This is a tragic loss, and our hearts go out to her family, loved ones, and all who knew her.”
The campus community has since been left reeling, as students grapple with the sudden loss of one of their own.
Federal Authorities Respond
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued an arrest detainer for the suspect, identified as Jose Medina-Medina. Federal officials are urging local authorities not to release him from custody.
According to DHS, Medina-Medina had previously been encountered by U.S. Border Patrol in May 2023 and was later released into the United States.
He was also reportedly arrested for shoplifting in Chicago but released again weeks later.
Federal officials have pointed to these prior encounters as part of a broader debate over immigration enforcement and public safety policies.
Calls for Policy Action
In a statement, Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis criticized existing policies, arguing that the suspect should not have been released previously.
“Sheridan Gorman had her whole life ahead of her. This tragedy raises serious concerns about enforcement and public safety decisions.”
Officials are now calling on Illinois leaders to cooperate with federal detainer requests and ensure that individuals accused of serious crimes remain in custody.
Broader Enforcement Trends
The case comes amid renewed attention on immigration enforcement across the United States.
Recent data reviewed by The New York Times shows that ICE arrests have increased significantly in 2025, averaging more than 1,100 arrests per day — nearly double the pace seen the previous year.
However, enforcement patterns vary by region. Some areas have seen sharp increases in arrests, while others — particularly jurisdictions with sanctuary policies — have experienced slower growth or declines in enforcement activity.
A Life Cut Short
At just 18 years old, Sheridan Gorman had her entire future ahead of her. What should have been a time of growth, friendships, and opportunity has instead become a moment of grief and reflection.
As investigations continue, the case has not only raised questions about campus safety but also reignited national conversations about crime, immigration policy, and accountability.
Dem Files Impeachment Articles Against President Trump
Dem Files Impeachment Articles Against President Trump
U.S. Rep. John Larson has filed articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, accusing him of war crimes and other violations tied to presidential authority. The resolution was introduced April 6 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
“Through his serial usurpation of the congressional war power and commission of murder, war crimes and piracy, Donald J. Trump has acted contrary to his trust as president,” the resolution states. It adds that his actions are “subversive of constitutional government” and harmful to the American people.
The effort is unlikely to advance in a Republican-controlled House. The measure has not gained traction beyond its referral to committee, according to the Congressional Record.
White House spokesman Davis Ingle dismissed the move, calling it “pathetic,” he said. “Democrats have been talking about impeaching President Trump since before he was even sworn into office,” Ingle said Tuesday.
The resolution comes amid escalating rhetoric surrounding Iran. Larson pointed to recent statements by the president, including a social media post warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran does not accept a deal.
Larson said the impeachment effort is aimed at removing the president from office, arguing the administration’s actions risk American lives. “Donald Trump has blown past every requirement to be removed from office,” Larson said Tuesday. “His illegal war in Iran is not only driving up prices for American families — it has cost American lives,” he said.
In a separate statement, Larson called on Congress to act, citing constitutional limits on presidential war powers. “Congress cannot let any leader assert that he is above the Constitution,” he said. “Article I makes it clear that he must come before Congress to authorize acts of war,” he said.
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy also weighed in, calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment, which outlines a process to remove a president from office. Larson echoed that call, urging the Cabinet to consider that option.
Other lawmakers have made similar attempts. U.S. Rep. Al Green and U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar each introduced impeachment measures earlier in 2025.
Political analyst Scott McLean, a professor at Quinnipiac University, said impeachment efforts often reflect pressure from party bases. “Their own base … demanded it,” McLean said, referring to past impeachment efforts against Trump.
Trump was impeached twice during his first term but was acquitted both times by the Senate. Any new impeachment effort would face a similar hurdle, requiring Senate conviction to remove a president from office.
Larson, who has served in Congress since 1999, is currently facing primary challenges, including from former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin. Bronin supported the impeachment effort and called for Trump’s removal from office.
“The president of the United States is unstable … and a danger to our country,” Bronin said. “I’m glad that Congressman Larson has joined me in calling for his removal,” he said.
Hartford Board of Education member Ruth Fortune also backed Larson’s move. “Trump must be removed from office,” Fortune said, calling the impeachment effort “overdue.”
The resolution now sits in committee with no clear path forward.
