Loop shooting: Second Chicago man charged in deaths of 2 high school students

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.

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