A shooting at a Citibank office campus in Brandon, Florida, left one woman and the suspected gunman dead after an armed security guard confronted the attacker.
Two people, including a suspected gunman, were killed during a shooting at a Citibank office campus in the Brandon area of Florida on Wednesday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Emergency calls regarding gunfire began arriving at 911 dispatchers at approximately 12:11 p.m. The first patrol unit arrived at the scene about one minute after the calls began, according to Chief Deputy Frank Losat.
Chief Deputy Losat stated that the suspect drove a vehicle through a fence and into a courtyard where employees were eating lunch before opening fire with a rifle. The suspect reportedly shot a woman who was sitting outside the building. The gunman then moved inside the building toward the cafeteria.
At approximately 12:15 p.m., an armed security guard employed by Citibank confronted the gunman inside the cafeteria. The two exchanged gunfire, and the security guard fatally wounded the attacker, according to Chief Deputy Losat. The suspect was transported to a nearby hospital where he later died.
Law enforcement response was significant, with reports indicating between 300 and 367 deputies and specialized units responded to the scene. Authorities spent roughly 2.5 hours searching the complex to ensure there were no additional threats.
In addition to the two fatalities, four other people were hospitalized with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, according to Chief Deputy Losat.
Footage from the scene showed employees evacuating the buildings as heavily armed officers secured the area. Hundreds of workers sought shelter at nearby hotels, and deputies established a reunification location for employees and their families at the Staybridge Suites in Tampa East.
The Citibank campus in Brandon is located approximately 13 to 15 miles from Tampa. The complex consists of four three-story office buildings and employs approximately 3,200 people, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and The Associated Press.
Citigroup confirmed the incident, stating, “We are aware of an incident impacting our site in Tampa, Florida, and are coordinating with law enforcement.”
Investigators are working to determine a motive and whether the suspect had a connection to the victim or the banking campus. Sheriff Chad Chronister wrote on X, “We believe this is a targeted incident.”
The shooting caused significant disruption to the Brandon area, prompting authorities to issue an urgent traffic advisory asking commuters to avoid a nearby intersection. The incident also triggered public safety alerts on mobile phones for people in the surrounding area, instructing them to shelter in place.
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