Loyola's student newspaper issues apology over Sheridan Gorman story — for calling alleged killer an 'illegal immigrant'

Summary: The student newspaper at Loyola University Chicago is facing heavy criticism after apologizing for how it covered the murder of 18-year-old freshman Sheridan Gorman. The paper originally called the accused 25-year-old killer an "illegal immigrant," which matched information from the Department of Homeland Security. However, editors later changed his description to a "Rogers Park Resident."

The newspaper stated that the original phrase did not align with their values, adding, "No human's existence is illegal." This edit, along with a local politician suggesting the victim was just in the "wrong place at the wrong time" and that the masked shooter might have been "startled," has caused massive outrage online. The White House has also blamed the tragedy on the city's sanctuary policies, noting the suspect was released twice at the border in 2023. Sheridan's grieving parents are now demanding justice.

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