Julio Foolio killed in Tampa shooting, sources say

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida rapper Julio Foolio was killed early Sunday morning in a taking pictures at a Tampa Vacation Inn, in accordance with quite a few sources.

Tampa police mentioned the taking pictures befell at about 4:40 a.m. within the car parking zone of the Vacation Inn on the intersection of Fowler Avenue and McKinley Drive.

“What now we have realized, and that is early within the investigation, two vehicles had been shot at,” mentioned Joneé Lewis, public info officer for the Tampa Police Division.

Lewis mentioned one particular person was killed on the scene whereas three different gunshot victims had been taken to native hospitals. The deceased particular person was believed to be a person named Charles Jones, 26, however the health worker has but to launch a optimistic identification, police say.

Investigators mentioned they consider the victims had been on the lodge attempting to get a room on the time of the taking pictures.

“It looks like they may survive their accidents,” she mentioned.

Lewis mentioned officers are trying by means of surveillance video to be taught extra in regards to the incident. They’re additionally serving to information lodge company across the scene.

“I solely heard one (gunshot),” lodge visitor Jeremiah Claypool mentioned. “It woke me up, however apparently there have been greater than that.”

Presently, no arrests have been made. Officers are searching for extra video to establish any potential suspects.

Charles Jones is the authorized identify of Julio Foolio. Whereas police haven’t explicitly confirmed the connection, the 26-year-old rapper’s girlfriend, Blanco Mani, posted the information of his dying on Instagram, which is now non-public. She mentioned he died after celebrating his birthday in Tampa, posting a photograph of him from that evening.

The rapper’s Instagram story confirmed that he was celebrating his birthday with a pool get together at a Tampa AirBnB earlier than police made him relocate.

News4Jax additionally confirmed Jones’ dying with info from his legal professional, Lewis Fusco. 8 On Your Aspect has additionally referred to as the Fusco Legislation Group however didn’t get a response as of this report.

Earlier information studies say Jones was injured in shootings in 2020 and 2023.

When you’ve got info associated to the taking pictures, name Tampa police at 813-231-6130.