The rapper Julio Foolio, real name Charles Jones, was shot and killed in a hotel parking lot in Tampa, Florida, during a birthday celebration weekend. Three others were wounded. Police are investigating the shooting.
Mr. Jones had been staying in an Airbnb but was asked to leave due to exceeding occupancy limits. He moved to a Holiday Inn where the shooting occurred. Police found two vehicles fired on.
Julio Foolio, who had a significant following on social media platforms, had announced events on Instagram, including a pool party and birthday celebration at an adult entertainment club. Some followers had predicted violence in the comments.
Having previously written about surviving attacks and being shot, Mr. Jones had shared on social media that there were five attempts on his life. The police are still investigating the shooting, with no information on arrests or motive.
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