U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged an arrest detainer for Jose Medina-Medina, a Venezuelan national, following his arrest for the death of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman in Chicago, Illinois. The detainer requests that local authorities do not release Medina-Medina.
Incident Details
Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University student, was reportedly shot and killed on Thursday morning around 1:00 am while walking in a park with friends. Medina-Medina is accused of approaching her while masked and armed, and firing his gun as she attempted to flee. Gorman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Background on Arrest and Releases
Medina-Medina was apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol on May 9, 2023, and subsequently released into the country. He was later released again on June 19, 2023, following an arrest for shoplifting in Chicago.
Official Statements
Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis stated that Gorman was failed by policies and previous releases of Medina-Medina. Bis called upon Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago officials to ensure Medina-Medina is not released from jail.
In December 2025, ICE Director Todd Lyons reportedly sent a letter to Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, urging him to honor ICE arrest detainers for over 4,000 individuals in the state's custody, including those charged with or convicted of serious offenses.