A 25-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection with the tragic death of a Loyola University Chicago student, who was fatally shot near the campus on Thursday. This information was reported by the Chicago Tribune.
The Tribune, after reviewing the arrest report, chose to withhold the suspect’s name. Sources familiar with the investigation have informed Fox News that the suspect is a migrant from Venezuela.
The victim, 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman from Westchester County, New York, was shot while enjoying a walk with friends along Chicago’s lakefront. The incident occurred shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Thursday.
The Chicago Police Department reports that the assailant, wearing a mask, approached the group, brandished a firearm, and shot Gorman in the head.
Sadly, Gorman was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting.
Police confirmed that no other individuals were harmed during the incident.
Records obtained by the Tribune state the suspect was identified minutes after the shooting due to his “distinct limp.”
Police have not yet confirmed if the man has been charged in relation to the Gorman investigation.
In a letter sent to students Thursday, Loyola University Chicago President Mark C. Reed confirmed Gorman’s death while addressing the campus community.
“It is with profound sadness that I write to share that one of our students, Sheridan Gorman, was killed earlier today,” Reed said. “This is a tragic loss, and our hearts go out to Sheridan’s family, loved ones, and all who knew her.”
Fox News Digital’s Stepheny Price contributed to this report.
