A Halloween party in Ybor City on October 29, 2023, ended in gunfire that killed two people, including 14-year-old Elijah Jaquan Wilson. The shooting erupted during a disturbance between two groups in the 1600 block of East 7th Avenue, a gathering that drew hundreds of bystanders. Court documents say Wilson approached 22-year-old Tyrell Phillips in an agitated manner but with his arms raised away from his waist; Phillips, armed with a Glock 29 10mm semi-automatic, fired in Wilson’s direction and Wilson fell instantly.

Phillips surrendered at the scene and has been charged with 2nd-degree murder. Investigators also charged 14-year-old Kayden Abney weeks later; authorities say Abney fired the shots that killed 20-year-old Harrison Boonstoppel with a 9mm and faces 2nd-degree murder, attempted aggravated battery, and attempted murder counts. The investigation remains active and police say they are still seeking additional shooters. If anyone was at that Ybor City event or has information about who fired during the disturbance, please share what was seen or heard.