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Teen and Adult Charged in Tampa Halloween Mass Shooting

The incident, which left two dead and 16 injured, occurred after an argument between two groups; police continue to search for other suspects.

  • A 14-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 20-year-old Harrison Boonstoppel during a mass shooting on Halloween weekend in Tampa's Ybor City, which left two people dead and 16 injured.
  • Tyrell Stephen Phillips, 22, was also arrested and charged with second-degree murder with a firearm for the killing of 14-year-old Elijah Wilson during the same incident.
  • The shooting occurred after an argument escalated between two groups celebrating Halloween in Tampa’s entertainment district.
  • The teen, who has a previous criminal record, will be charged as an adult under Florida law.
  • Police are still searching for other suspects involved in the shooting.
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