Florida rapper Julio Foolio, known legally as Charles Jones, tragically lost his life in a shooting at a Tampa hotel parking lot early Sunday morning, as confirmed by his lawyer, Lewis Fusco.
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Incident Details
The incident occurred around 4:40 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Tampa North, where gunfire struck two vehicles, injuring four people. Foolio, who was in town celebrating his birthday, became a victim of what Fusco described as an ambush in the hotel’s parking area.
Background and Circumstances
According to reports, Foolio had initially planned to celebrate at an Airbnb but had to relocate due to exceeding occupancy limits, as requested by authorities. Subsequently, he moved the festivities to the Holiday Inn, where the tragic incident unfolded. Fusco noted that Foolio had been documenting his birthday celebrations on Instagram, where he also shared frustrations about police intervention earlier in the evening.
Law Enforcement Response and Investigation
Tampa police responded swiftly to the scene, where they found multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. While Foolio’s identity as one of the deceased victims is pending confirmation by the medical examiner, Fusco and local authorities have urged the public to come forward with any information or footage that could aid in the investigation.
This unfortunate event has shocked Foolio’s followers and the music community at large, highlighting ongoing concerns about violence and safety in urban environments.
