Loop shooting: Second Chicago man charged in deaths of 2 high school students
CHICAGO - A second suspect has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of two teenagers outside their downtown Chicago high school in January 2024.
Fatal Loop shooting
What we know:
James Allison, 20, of Chicago, was arrested on Feb. 3 in Crown Point, Indiana, by Chicago police and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Task Force.
Authorities say Allison was involved in the Jan. 26, 2024, shooting that killed 16-year-old Robert Boston and 17-year-old Monterio Williams near Innovations High School in the Loop.
Allison has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, attempted murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and unlawful possession of a weapon.

James Allison
The backstory:
The shooting occurred around 12:25 p.m. on Jan. 26 near Madison Street and Wabash Avenue, as students were leaving school. Witnesses reported seeing a dark sedan and an SUV pull up before multiple gunmen exited and opened fire.
A 25-year-old woman was also grazed by a bullet, but survived.
Authorities arrested the first suspect, 22-year-old Tommie Coleman, on Jan. 29. He faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder, attempted murder, and aggravated discharge of a firearm.

Tommie Coleman | CPD
What's next:
Investigators have not disclosed a motive for the attack or whether more arrests are expected.
Allison remains in custody, with his next court appearance scheduled for Feb. 5 at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse.
The case remains under investigation.
The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department.