The music world has lost a rising star.
Two days after turning 26, the rapper Julio Foulio-born Charles Jones— was fatally shot June 23 in Tampa, Florida, while celebrating his birthday, his lawyer told NBC News.
Tampa police told E! News they were called at 4:40 a.m. to a parking lot where two cars had been hit. One person was pronounced dead at the scene while three others were taken to hospital with injuries.
“Their condition is considered stable at this time,” police said in a statement. “Police are investigating the cause of the shooting.”
Authorities added that the deceased is believed to be Foolio, pending confirmation from the medical examiner’s office.
At the time, Foolio was ringing in his birthday, according to his since-expired Instagram Story viewed by NBC News.
In a June 14 post, he told his 1 million followers about a June 21 pool party at an Airbnb, saying they could private message him for the address, and noting that he would celebrate again on June 22 at the Teasers Gentlemen’s Club.
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