TAMPA, Fla. – Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the June 23rd murder of Charles Jones, known as “Julio Foolio,” in a gang-related retaliation killing. Tampa Police Department and Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office are actively seeking the two remaining suspects.
Arrested:
- Alicia L. Andrews, 21: Charged with pre-meditated first-degree murder with a firearm and conspiracy to commit pre-meditated first-degree murder with a firearm.
- Isaiah J. Chance, 21: Charged with pre-meditated first-degree murder with a firearm and conspiracy to commit pre-meditated first-degree murder with a firearm.
- Sean A. Gathright, 18: Charged with pre-meditated first-degree murder with a firearm (two counts), attempted pre-meditated murder in the first-degree with a firearm (three counts), and tampering with physical evidence.
Wanted for Murder:
- Rashad Murphy, 30
- Davion Murphy, 27
The investigation revealed a conspiracy involving the five suspects, who traveled from Jacksonville to Tampa on June 22nd to locate and kill Jones. The motive is linked to an ongoing feud between rival gangs in Jacksonville, with Jones being a documented member of the “6 Block” gang and the suspects associated with the rival “ATK” and “1200” gangs.
On June 23rd, Chance and Andrews tracked Jones and his entourage, communicating with the other suspects, who then carried out the shooting at the Home 2 Suites, killing Jones and injuring three others. The identified shooters are Rashad Murphy, Sean Gathright, and Davion Murphy.
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Law enforcement officials from Tampa and Jacksonville worked collaboratively to identify and apprehend the suspects. Andrews, Chance, and Gathright were arrested in Jacksonville on June 27th and are currently in custody. The search for Rashad and Davion Murphy continues.
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw emphasized the commitment to hold all those responsible accountable, while Jacksonville Sheriff TK Waters affirmed the resolve to bring the perpetrators to justice. Hillsborough County State Attorney Suzy Lopez pledged to vigorously prosecute the defendants.
“The City of Tampa is not where you want to come to settle a dispute. You will be arrested, you will be charged, and you will be prosecuted. Our detectives remain committed to holding all those responsible accountable for their actions,” said Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw. “This case is a prime example of the cooperation and collaboration of all those in law enforcement to bring dangerous criminals to justice. We hope these arrests provide some closure for the victims’ families and loved ones.”
Anyone with information that could assist in this ongoing investigation is asked to call the Tampa Police Department at 813.231.6130, or contact Crimestoppers of Tampa Bay at 800.873.TIPS.
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