Shawn Patrick Gorman Jr. Missing: Search Underway for 16-Year-Old in York County, Virginia

Authorities and members of the public are being asked to help locate Shawn Patrick Gorman Jr., a 16-year-old reported missing from York County, Virginia.

A missing-child notice published by Stop Child Abuse lists Shawn as missing since November 9, 2026. The notice provides identifying information and a description of the clothing he was reportedly wearing when last seen.

According to the published alert, Shawn is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs about 130 pounds. He has blond hair and blue eyes. At the time he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing a brown shirt with a black collar and sleeves, brown trousers and New Balance running shoes.

The notice asks anyone with information about Shawn’s whereabouts to contact the relevant authorities. It lists the York County Sheriff’s Office at 757-890-3621 and the Virginia Missing Children’s Clearinghouse at 1-800-822-4453.

The Virginia State Police operates the Commonwealth’s Missing Persons Clearinghouse, which serves as a central resource for missing-person information and is connected with law enforcement agencies across the state.

At the time of publication, the information reviewed for this report did not establish the circumstances surrounding Shawn’s disappearance or confirm whether he had been located. Anyone sharing the alert should rely on current information from law enforcement and avoid circulating unverified claims.

Anyone who may have seen Shawn or has information that could help locate him is encouraged to contact the authorities using the numbers provided in the missing-child notice.

The priority remains helping ensure Shawn’s safe return while respecting the privacy of his family.