Rapper Foolio killed in Tampa shooting: Attorney

One person was killed, and three others were injured in a Tampa shooting Sunday morning, authorities said.

According to the Tampa Police Department (TPD), at about 4:40 am, officers received a 911 call for a shooting at 11606 McKinley Drive.

Upon arrival, officers located two vehicles that had been shot at in the parking lot.

A total of four people were injured in the shooting. One person was pronounced dead, and three other victims are being treated at the hospital. Their condition was listed as stable.

The victim who died was believed to be 26-year-old Charles Jones, police officials said. Positive identification is pending confirmation from the Medical Examiner's Office.

Jones also was known as rapper Foolio, according to his attorney Lewis Fusco of the Fusco Law Group in Jacksonville.

According to a press release by the Fusco Law Group, Jones was in Tampa over the weekend to celebrate his birthday.
"Law enforcement reports indicate that he initially stayed at an Airbnb but was asked to leave due to exceeding occupancy limits. He subsequently relocated to the Holiday Inn, where he was involved in an incident in the hotel parking lot and reportedly ambushed," the press release stated. "Fusco Law Group has been honored to represent Charles Jones, professionally known as Foolio, for several years. It is with deep sadness that we confirm Mr. Jones passed away early this morning. While these events involving our client, Mr. Charles Jones, have been disclosed by law enforcement, we are unable to provide further comments at this time until additional details become public record. We kindly request that the privacy of Mr. Jones and his family be respected during this difficult time."

Police are investigating what led to the shooting and working to identify the suspects involved. TPD would not confirm Jones' rap identity.

This is an active investigation. Additional information will be released when available, police officials said.

Anyone with information related to this shooting incident is asked to contact TPD by calling 813-231-6130 or share a tip via Tip411, which is accessible through the TampaPD app.