Loyola Student Murder Suspect Identified as Venezuelan Illegal Immigrant

DHS has named the suspect in the student’s fatal shooting, with ICE requesting a detainer to ensure the suspect remains in custody pending legal proceedings.

Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman, 18, who was fatally shot on March 19, 2026. Courtesy of DHS

The suspect in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Chicago is an illegal alien, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Sunday.

In a media release, DHS identified the suspect as Jose Medina-Medina, who is Venezuelan.