Jose Medina faces murder charges for the fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman

Jose Medina Criminal Proceedings·March 23 – March 27, 2026

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Jose Medina faces murder charges for the fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman

Chicago prosecutors charged Jose Medina with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder following the death of Loyola University freshman Sheridan Gorman charges filed. Medina, a 25-year-old Venezuelan national, allegedly shot Gorman at a beach in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood migrant charged. The suspect also faces additional felony charges related to the shooting felony charges. Medina was scheduled to appear in court in late March after receiving medical treatment court appearance. Public records show Medina entered the country as a migrant prior to the incident migrant status.

Charges filed in fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan GormanVenezuelan migrant charged with murder of Chicago studentMan charged in deadly shooting of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman due in court Friday

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“José Medina-Medina, a 25-year-old Venezuelan national, is charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Chicago.”

This provides the specific identity of the suspect and the primary criminal charge.

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“Jose Medina is scheduled for a court appearance regarding the fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman after a delay for medical treatment.”

This confirms the current status of the legal proceedings and the reason for recent delays.

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Man charged in deadly shooting of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman due in court Friday

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Suspect due in court in Chicago shooting that killed Loyola University freshman Sheridan Gorman

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Venezuelan migrant charged with murder of Chicago student

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Illegal migrant who entered under Biden charged with murdering Loyola student Sheridan Gorman

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Charges filed in fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman

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