Man Charged in 2024 Killings of 2 CPS High School Students in Loop
Accused of Shooting Deaths of Two Teenagers
A Pullman man has been charged with murder in the shooting deaths of two Chicago Public Schools students a year ago in the Loop. Tommie Coleman, 22, was arrested Wednesday and is accused of being one of the people who fatally shot Robert Boston, 16, and Monterio Williams, 17, around 12:30 p.m. on January 26, 2024. The shooting occurred in the first block of North Wabash Avenue, a couple blocks from Millennium Park.
Background of the Shooting
The teens were students at Innovations High School, a charter school at 17 N. State St. Police said a dark-colored sedan and an SUV pulled up to a crowd, and masked gunmen got out and opened fire. Four of the attackers fled in a vehicle and two other people took off on foot. The attackers allegedly confronted six students who were leaving Innovations.
Charges Against Coleman
Coleman is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count each of attempted murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and unlawful use of a weapon by a convicted felon. He is scheduled to appear in court on Saturday.
Community Reaction
At the time of the shooting, community activist Andrew Holmes said both teens and their families all knew each other. Monterio was killed just two weeks before his 18th birthday; he had plans to attend trade school after graduation, Holmes said. Innovations is an alternative school that aims to re-enroll and re-engage children who may have dropped out or faced trouble in traditional schools.
Conclusion
This tragic event is a devastating loss for the families and community involved. The charges against Coleman bring some measure of justice, but it can never replace the lives lost. The community continues to mourn the loss of these two young lives.
FAQs
* When did the shooting occur? January 26, 2024
* Where did the shooting occur? First block of North Wabash Avenue, near Millennium Park
* Who was charged in the shooting? Tommie Coleman, 22
* What were the charges against Coleman? Two counts of first-degree murder, one count each of attempted murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and unlawful use of a weapon by a convicted felon
* When is Coleman’s court appearance? Saturday
