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Viewers of NCS and MS NOW are being stored at the hours of darkness in regards to the illegal immigrant accused of murdering 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed on Sunday that the suspect, Jose Medina-Medina, is “a Venezuelan criminal illegal alien” who was apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol and launched into the nation underneath the Biden administration in 2023. Medina-Medina was launched once more one month later after being arrested for shoplifting.
NCS and MS NOW have ignored the story via Monday night time, in accordance with community transcripts by way of Grabien Media, in addition to their web site search outcomes.
ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CHARGED WITH KILLING LOYOLA STUDENT RELEASED UNDER BIDEN, DHS SAYS
Jose Medina-Medina, a Venezuelan nationwide, was additionally arrested for shoplifting and launched earlier than the alleged murder, DHS confirmed. (DHS)
Representatives for NCS and MS NOW didn’t instantly reply to Fox News Digital‘s requests for remark.
On Thursday morning, Gorman was shot within the again whereas strolling alongside Chicago’s lakefront with a bunch of mates, who all tried to flee after the suspect got here in direction of them with a gun. She was pronounced lifeless on the scene.
The story is reminiscent of the 2024 murder of Laken Riley by the hands of an illegal immigrant. At the time, the legacy press was steadily scolded by conservatives for downplaying or ignoring the killer’s immigration standing.
The liberal networks seem like following an identical script, this time failing to say a mindless murder altogether.
President Donald Trump has known as the murder of Gorman “devastating.” But anybody who depends on NCS or MS NOW for data would do not know.
The Chicago Police Department formally charged Medina-Medina on Sunday with murder within the capturing of Gorman.
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Sheridan Gorman smiles alongside the Chicago skyline in Illinois. (Sheridan G. Gorman by way of Instagram)
In an announcement, the division stated Medina-Medina was at present going through six felony costs: one depend of first-degree murder, one depend of first-degree tried murder, three counts of aggravated assault involving the discharge of a firearm, and one depend of aggravated illegal possession of a weapon, the division stated.
A police supply additionally instructed Fox News Digital that the capturing Thursday was an obvious ambush, with the gunman reportedly sporting a masks or face masking. The suspect is believed to have been dwelling in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood.
Investigators have since recovered a gun believed to be linked to the killing, sources stated, and are awaiting the outcomes of a gunshot residue check.
The suspect is being handled for tuberculosis and is anticipated to seem at a detention listening to on Friday by way of teleconference.
Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Democratic Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson have been underneath hearth for his or her refusal to cooperate with ICE to deport illegal immigrants. (Getty Images; Scott Olson)
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, extensively seen as a 2028 Democratic hopeful, issued a delayed response Monday afternoon after Gorman’s murder started dominating headlines in Chicago. But he took a second to swipe on the Trump administration, which he accused of “politicizing” her dying.
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“Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and Loyola University community grieving the senseless murder of Sheridan Gorman. Violent crime has no place in our streets, and we expect the alleged perpetrator to be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. The Trump Administration needs to stop politicizing heinous tragedies and instead focus on real solutions, like reinstating federal funds to prevent violence that support our public safety efforts,” Pritzker stated.
Fox News Digital’s Matt Finn, Phillip Bodinet, Emma Bussey and Bill Melugin contributed to this report.