Overview
- Chicago police say the shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. near Lake Michigan about two blocks from Loyola’s campus while Gorman was walking with friends.
- A male suspect wearing a face covering approached on foot and opened fire, striking Gorman in the head, and no other injuries were reported.
- The gunman fled and has not been publicly identified as the investigation continues.
- Loyola University said there is no ongoing threat to the campus community and has made counseling services available to students.
- Gorman’s family and her Yorktown, N.Y., community issued statements of mourning, and a prayer vigil at Loyola’s Madonna della Strada Chapel and a local candlelight remembrance are being organized.