Rapper Julio Foolio Shot and Killed in Ambush Attack in Tampa

Jacksonville rapper Charles Jones, known as Julio Foolio, was shot and killed in an ambush-style attack in a Holiday Inn parking lot in Tampa while celebrating his 26th birthday. The incident occurred early Sunday morning after Foolio and his friends were forced to relocate from an Airbnb due to a police shutdown. The shooting left three others injured, though they are in stable condition. Foolio had previously been the target of multiple shooting attempts and was known for his controversial lyrics involving rival gangs. Tampa police are investigating the motive and suspects, with concerns of potential retaliatory violence in Jacksonville. Foolio's attorney and girlfriend confirmed his death, and his social media posts documented the celebrations leading up to the tragic event.