Rapper Julio Foolio killed in shooting, police say
TAMPA, Fla. (CNN) – A law firm representing rapper Julio Foolio said the performer was killed in Tampa, Florida on Sunday.
Tampa police said one person died and three others injured during a shooting.
Julio Foolio’s real name was Charles Jones.
The law firm that represented Jones released a statement saying the 26-year-old was in Tampa over the weekend to celebrate his birthday.
He was initially staying at an Airbnb but was asked to leave.
Jones then checked into a hotel.
The law firm said Jones was involved in an accident in the hotel parking lot and was reportedly ambushed.
Tampa police have not yet confirmed the identity of the victim, which is believed to be Jones.
They are trying to determine what happened and who is responsible for the shooting.
Julio Foolio’s song Voo Doo is his most played on Spotify with more than 32 million listens. He had nearly 1 million monthly listeners.
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