18-Year-Old Shot Near Campus
An 18-year-old student at Loyola University Chicago was shot and killed while walking with friends near campus early Thursday, according to police.
The group was near Tobey Prinz Beach Park, less than a mile from the university’s Lake Shore campus, around 1:30 a.m. when an unknown man approached them, displayed a gun, and opened fire.
The victim, identified by her family as Sheridan Gorman, was shot in the head and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
Family Demands Justice
Gorman’s family described her as “the light of our lives,” remembering her kindness, faith, and deep love for family and friends. They are now calling for answers and accountability.
“We trusted that she would be safe. That trust was broken,” the family said in a statement, urging authorities to identify and arrest the suspect.
Campus Response
University President Mark Reed called the incident a “tragic loss” and said counseling services are being offered to students. Officials added there is no ongoing threat to campus at this time.
Gorman, originally from New York, was also remembered by her former school community as a “shining light” whose loss has deeply impacted those who knew her.
Investigation Ongoing
Police have not released details about the suspect, and the investigation remains active as the community mourns the loss of a young life.
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