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Chicago authorities are currently interrogating a person of interest linked to the fatal shooting of a Loyola University student that occurred on Thursday. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community and the university.
Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old student, was taking an evening walk with friends at Tobey Prinz Beach, situated less than a mile from the Loyola campus, when the tragic event unfolded around 1 a.m.
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According to police reports, an unidentified male suspect approached the group, brandished a firearm, and began shooting. The sudden attack left Gorman fatally wounded.
Tragically, Gorman sustained a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. Fortunately, no one else in the group was harmed during the incident.
Originally from New York, Gorman was nearing the completion of her freshman year at Loyola. Investigators have determined that she was not the intended target of the shooting, adding another layer of heartbreak to this senseless act.
Her family is speaking out, saying, “this was murder.”
Gorman’s relatives described her as “the light of our lives,” saying, “she made people feel seen, safe, and loved simply by being who she was.”
Classmates gathered inside the chapel for a private vigil as the bell tolled and shared memories of Gorman on Thursday evening.
Students are also demanding more safety protocols moving forward.
Police did not immediately provide further information on Saturday.
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