Accused Sheridan Gorman killer faces new federal charges for weapon possession
Jose Medina-Medina, who stands accused of the murder of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman, is now facing additional federal charges related to illegal firearm possession while detained in Cook County Jail. During recent court proceedings, Gorman’s family noted Medina-Medina’s impassive demeanor, underscoring what they believe was the premeditated nature of the crime. This development brings to light persistent issues surrounding justice for victims and their families.
Sheridan Gorman’s sister, Madelon Gorman, has expressed her frustration over anti-ICE protests occurring in their hometown of Yorktown, New York. These demonstrations have sparked anger and distress for the family as they navigate their grief.
In a heartfelt Facebook post, Madelon Gorman criticized the protesters, stating, “Witnessing an anti-ICE protest in our hometown—a place that holds deep significance for my family—has been deeply painful.”
Sheridan Gorman, who hailed from New York and was a freshman at Loyola University Chicago, was tragically killed just months before completing her first year of college. She was shot while taking a walk near the Chicago campus on March 19. Her untimely death has left a profound void in the lives of her family and friends.
Sheridan Gorman, a New York native and freshman at Loyola University Chicago, was reportedly a few months from completing her first year before she was slain. (Sheridan G. Gorman via Instagram)
Loyola University freshman Sheridan Gorman was shot and killed while on a walk near the school’s campus in Chicago, on March 19.
Her accused killer is Jose Medina-Medina, 25, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela. He was due in court for a discovery hearing on Monday.
Jose Medina-Medina is accused of killing Sheridan Gorman. (Sheridan Gorman/Instagram and Cook County Sheriff’s Office)
Madelon Gorman said, “My sister left Yorktown to pursue her education in Chicago, where she was tragically murdered by an illegal immigrant with a criminal history. That loss shattered my family. It changed every holiday, every birthday, every family dinner, and every future milestone we once imagined.”
Anti-ICE protests in New Jersey have gained national attention following violence, and death threats against ICE agents.
Northern Westchester Indivisible is a leftist group that organizes rallies in New York’s 17th congressional district. The group gathered on Saturday with a mission of protesting MAGA and Congressman Mike Lawler, according to an advertisement for the protest.
“These are the streets we grew up on, the schools we attended, the fields where we played, and the community events where our family volunteered. This is the town that celebrated our accomplishments, watched us grow up, and stood beside us after Sheridan’s death. To see a demonstration that, from our perspective, appears to oppose an agency whose mission includes removing dangerous criminal offenders feels deeply personal,” Gorman said.
The man charged with the murder of a Loyola University freshman in a Rogers Park shooting in March was found with a weapon in jail, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office said. (Cook County Sheriff’s Office)
Medina-Medina has been in jail since March and has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Those charges may also be upgraded as authorities say he was caught in jail with a six-inch shank.
