Rapper Julio Foolio is shot dead age 26 during birthday 'ambush'
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Blog post released at 4:49 PM on June 23, 2024, and last updated at 6:42 PM on the same day.
Florida rapper Julio Foolio was killed at the age of 26 while celebrating his birthday in Tampa. The attack was described as an 'ambush' style.
The lawyer Lewis Fusco confirmed that the popular young rapper, who has one million followers on Instagram, has passed away.
'Foolio,' also known as Charles Jones, was having a party for his 26th birthday at an Airbnb with his pals before moving to a Holiday Inn, where he was unexpectedly attacked in the parking lot.
Tampa law enforcement officers answered a emergency call about a shooting at 11606 McKinley Drive around 4:40 am.
A rumor has surfaced that one individual was tragically killed and three others were hurt in the Holiday Inn parking lot.
Florida rapper Julio Foolio was killed at the age of 26 in a surprise attack during a birthday celebration in Tampa.
The lawyer, Lewis Fusco, verified the passing of the promising rapper who had a large following of 1 million on Instagram.
'Foolio', also known as Charles Jones by his birth name, was having a party to celebrate turning 26 at an Airbnb with his friends. After that, he went to stay at a Holiday Inn, where he was unexpectedly attacked in the parking area.
In a statement released by Tampa Police Public Information Officer Jonee' Lewis, it is believed that the individual involved in this morning's shooting is Charles Jones. However, official confirmation is still pending from the Medical Examiner's Office.
Foolio recorded the night on camera and posted the videos for his Instagram fans to see.
In a different anecdote, he talked about police arriving and ending the party - however, the festivities moved to a different place and continued.
A few hours before he died, Foolio expressed gratefulness to God for another year of life.
"Thank you, God, for giving me another year to live and another birthday to celebrate," he posted on X. "I am grateful for all the birthday greetings I have received."
One individual was tragically killed and three others were wounded in the parking area of the Holiday Inn, as per reports.
Foolio recorded the night by making videos that he posted for his followers on Instagram.
Just before he died, Foolio expressed gratitude to God for letting him live another year.
Foolio has been shot before, this is not new to him. The well-known rapper from Jacksonville has been the victim of several shootings in the past. The most recent one happened just eight months ago, in October 2023, in another surprise attack.
Foolio has been shot multiple times before, including a recent shooting in October 2023. He has been targeted in several attacks, the most recent of which was carried out in an 'ambush' style.
Prior to that, he suffered an injury from a shooting that took place on November 8, 2021.
