Rapper Julio Foolio killed in Tampa shooting, search for killer continues
24 June 2024 14:49
Rapper Julio Foolio travelled to Tampa to celebrate his 26th birthday. Early in the morning, in the car park in front of the hotel where Foolio was staying, two cars were shot at. As a result of the incident, three people were injured, and one was killed. The rapper's lawyer confirmed the information about the artist's death.
Information about shootings in the USA no longer surprises anyone. The apathy is caused by the number of firearm attacks that take place in the United States of America. On social media, some profiles present daily statistics about shootings. This repeatedly sparks discussions about access to guns and what drives people to pull the trigger.
Julio Foolio is dead
Twenty-six-year-old rapper Charles Jones, Julio Foolio, was a famous American creator. Over a million people follow his profile on Instagram. The artist decided to celebrate his birthday in Tampa, Florida, USA. Foolio rented a house on Airbnb for this purpose, but the number of guests exceeded the agreement, leading to police intervention on-site. After the officers arrived, Julio Foolio went to the Holiday Inn hotel, where the tragedy occurred.
Around 4:40 a.m. on Sunday, 23rd June, Tampa police received information about a shooting in the car park of the Holiday Inn Tampa North hotel. An unknown perpetrator had shot at two cars. As a result of the shooting, three people were injured and required hospitalization. The fatal bullet hit Julio Foolio, which the man’s lawyer confirmed. Currently, the search for the rapper’s murderer continues.
The rapper’s lawyer confirms the death
Lewis Fusco, the lawyer representing Julio Foolio, made an official statement. The document stated:
"It is with deep sadness that we confirm Mr. Jones passed away early this morning. Mr. Jones had been in Tampa to celebrate his birthday over the weekend. Law enforcement reports indicate that he initially stayed at an Airbnb but was asked to leave due to exceeding occupancy limits. He subsequently relocated to the Holiday Inn, where he was involved in an incident in the hotel parking lot and reportedly ambushed."
