Felonies Filed Against Man Accused in Deadly Shooting of 2 Chicago Charter School Students

22-year-old Tommie Coleman Charged in Connection with Shooting

Felony charges have been filed against 22-year-old Tommie Coleman, a Pullman resident, in connection with the fatal shooting of two Chicago high school students in the Loop last year.

Charges Include First-Degree Murder, Attempted First-Degree Murder, and More

Coleman is facing a slew of felony charges, including two counts of first-degree murder, one count of attempted first-degree murder, one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm from an occupied vehicle, and one count of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.

Unregistered Weapon and Additional Charges

Authorities also cited Coleman for having an unregistered weapon.

Shooting Unfolded in the Loop

The deadly shooting unfolded near Madison Street and Wabash Avenue in the Loop just after noon on January 29, 2024. A dark-colored sedan and an SUV pulled up near the teens, and masked gunmen opened fire. The teens were both hit in the shooting and later died at the hospital.

Victims Identified

The teens have since been identified as 16-year-old Robert Boston and 17-year-old Monterio Williams, both students at Innovations High School.

Coleman’s Arrest

Coleman evaded police for over a year after the shooting, but authorities eventually caught up with him on Wednesday in the 5700 block of North Mason Avenue, in Jefferson Park, where he was taken into custody.

Loved Ones Demand Justice

On Sunday, exactly one year after the murders, loved ones of the teens gathered near the site where they were killed to offer an update on the search for those responsible and demand justice.

Frequently Asked Questions

* What are the charges against Tommie Coleman?
+ Two counts of first-degree murder, one count of attempted first-degree murder, one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm from an occupied vehicle, and one count of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.
* How old is Tommie Coleman?
+ 22 years old
* Where was Tommie Coleman arrested?
+ 5700 block of North Mason Avenue, in Jefferson Park