Tampa, FL – Tampa police announced multiple arrests Monday in connection with the shooting that resulted in the death of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio, whose real name is Charles Jones. The tragic incident occurred on June 23 at a Holiday Inn on Fowler Avenue.
Jones, 26, was reportedly seeking a room at the hotel after being kicked out of an Airbnb where he had been celebrating his birthday. It was during this time that he was gunned down. Police revealed that three individuals were arrested in Jacksonville, facing charges of premeditated first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Additionally, two other suspects have warrants out for their arrest.
The suspects are alleged members of rival Jacksonville gangs who collaborated to orchestrate the murder in Tampa. According to police, Jones had posted his location online multiple times prior to the shooting, allowing the suspects to track him. They followed him from place to place before ambushing his car at the Holiday Inn. In the attack, three other individuals were injured but survived their wounds.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Tampa Police made a joint announcement about the arrests of Sean Gathright, 18, Alicia Andrews, 21, and Isaiah Chance Jr., 21. These individuals were apprehended by JSO SWAT, CPR, and Gang Unit members on Saturday afternoon. They are currently held at the Duval County Pre-Trial Detention Center, awaiting transfer to Tampa to face murder charges.
“This case remains under thorough investigation,” authorities stated. “There’s no place you’ll be able to hide if you commit crime in Jacksonville or any other city in the state of Florida,” emphasized Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters.
The tragic loss of Julio Foolio has resonated deeply within the community, highlighting the ongoing issues of violence and the perils faced by individuals in the public eye. Tampa police have yet to release the mugshots of the arrested individuals as the investigation continues.
