Update: Julio Foolio — 4th Person Arrested In Rapper’s Murder, Police Still Searching For Final Suspect

Julio Foolio

Update: Julio Foolio — 4th Person Arrested In Rapper’s Murder, Police Still Searching For Final Suspect

Update: (Jul 30, 2024): Another arrest has been made in the murder of rapper Julio Foolio, real name Charles Jones.

As previously reported, on June 23, while celebrating his 26th birthday, the “Play With Me” artist was ambushed and fatally shot outside a Tampa Holiday Inn. Authorities tied five suspects to the case and three — Sean Gathright, 18, Alicia Andrews, 21, and Isaiah Chance Jr., 21 — were arrested over the weekend in Jacksonville.

Reports state that just after midnight on Tuesday (July 30), another arrest was made. Rashad Murphy, 30, was tracked down at an apartment complex off Collins Road. He surrendered to authorities following hours of negotiations.

Rashad Murphy

Police are still looking for the final suspect, 27-year-old Davion Murphy.

Still Wanted: Davion Murphy

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Original Story: (Jul 29, 2024): Three people have been arrested for the fatal shooting of rapper Julio Foolio.

As previously reported, Florida artist Julio Foolio, real name Charles Jones, was shot and killed outside a Holiday Inn on June 23. He was killed in an apparent ambush while celebrating his 26th birthday in Tampa. Three other people were injured in the shooting but have since made a recovery.

While there’s a total of five suspects in the murder case, authorities reportedly located and arrested Sean Gathright, 18, Alicia Andrews, 21, and Isaiah Chance Jr., 21, over the weekend in Jacksonville. There are warrants out for two other suspects in the case.

According to police, Sean Gathright and two other people fired shots at Julio Foolio the night he passed away. Police also said the three shooters were armed with a handgun and two rifles. All five suspects are accused of premeditated first-degree murder along with other charges.

Julio Foolio

In addition, police recently released footage of the tragic shooting. During a press conference, authorities noted that everyone involved in the murder are members of Jacksonville gangs ATK and 1200, which are rival gangs to 6 Block, the gang Julio was reportedly a part of. Detectives believe that the gangs teamed up to target the musician as part of their ongoing feud.

Damn Sheriffs released footage of the shooters that killed Julio foolio ??? pic.twitter.com/EnFc3vTV9b

— Shannonnn sharpes Burner (PARODY Account) (@shannonsharpeee) July 29, 2024

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