Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio shot, killed in Tampa ‘ambush’: attorney

TAMPA, Fla. – Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio was shot and killed in Tampa early Sunday, his legal professional Lewis Fusco confirmed with News4JAX.

Charles Jones, who glided by the rap identify of “Julio Foolio,” was celebrating his twenty sixth birthday, which was Friday, and staying at an Airbnb, in accordance with Fusco.

Fusco mentioned that too many individuals had been within the Airbnb the place they had been celebrating and that they needed to depart. In an Instagram story, the rapper mentioned police shut the pool social gathering down and “kicked” them out of the Airbnb. Quite a few posts on his social media marketed the situation of the occasion.

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Fusco mentioned the rapper acquired a lodge room at a Vacation Inn lodge, the place he was “principally ambushed” within the parking zone.

“The sufferer on this morning’s capturing is believed to be Charles Jones,” Tampa Police Public Data Officer Jonee’ Lewis wrote in a press launch. “Optimistic identification is pending affirmation from the Medical Examiner’s Workplace.”

Based on Tampa Police, three different folks had been injured and had been being handled on the hospital. Their situation was listed as secure.

Dozens of individuals have turned to social media to speak concerning the rapper’s loss of life, together with a girl who claimed to be his girlfriend.

Jones was identified for his in style drill rap movies with controversial lyrics about murders involving rival gangs in Jacksonville.

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Within the final three years, Jones has been shot twice in Jacksonville.

Fusco despatched an official assertion relating to Jones’ loss of life, which reads partially:

“Whereas these occasions involving our shopper, Mr. Charles Jones, have been disclosed by legislation enforcement, we’re unable to offer additional feedback presently till extra particulars develop into public report. We kindly request that the privateness of Mr. Jones and his household be revered throughout this troublesome time.”

Lawyer Lewis Fusco

Anybody with data associated to this capturing incident is requested to contact Tampa PD by calling 813-231-6130 or share a tip through Tip411, which is accessible by way of the TampaPD app.