Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister confirmed Wednesday that two people died at the Citibank Center in Brandon, Florida, after officers responded to an active threat. The sheriff’s office stated the suspect is dead and authorities believe the incident was targeted rather than a random act of violence.
Officers swarmed the sprawling campus on Wednesday afternoon, clearing four three-storey office buildings that house thousands of bank employees. Video footage captured long lines of workers evacuating the site, while residents nearby received public safety alerts urging them to shelter in place. It remains unclear if anyone else sustained injuries during the chaotic sweep.
Citi acknowledged the incident in a statement to CNN, confirming it was coordinating with law enforcement at its Tampa-area site. The Brandon campus, located about 13 miles east of downtown Tampa, serves as a major operational hub for the banking giant. No further details on the victims or the suspect’s identity have been released yet.
The investigation is ongoing as forensic teams secure the scene. Local authorities expect to hold a press briefing later Wednesday to address the public’s questions regarding the targeted nature of the attack and the status of the building evacuation.