Share and Follow
Accused Sheridan Gorman killer faces new federal charges for weapon possession
Jose Medina-Medina, who stands accused of murdering Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman, is now entangled in additional federal charges for illegal weapon possession while detained at Cook County Jail. During court hearings, Gorman’s family has shared their distress over Medina-Medina’s impassive demeanor, underscoring what they view as the premeditated nature of Sheridan’s tragic death. This case has intensified the dialogue around delivering justice for victims.
The incident has also stirred emotions beyond the courtroom. Madelon Gorman, Sheridan’s sister, has voiced her frustration over anti-ICE demonstrations occurring in their hometown of Yorktown, New York. In a heartfelt Facebook post, she expressed her dismay at the protestors, given the personal significance of the town to her grieving family.
“Witnessing an anti-ICE protest in a place that holds deep meaning for my family has been incredibly distressing,” Madelon wrote, capturing the profound impact of these events on those left behind.
Sheridan Gorman, originally from New York, was a vibrant freshman at Loyola University Chicago, mere months away from completing her first year when her life was abruptly cut short. Her memory endures through the stories and images shared by those who knew her, a testament to a promising life halted too soon.
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.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Northern Westchester Indivisible for comment.
<!–>
–>