Shooting at Tampa Citibank Office Leaves Suspect and Victim Dead
Two people, including a suspect, died Wednesday after deputies responded to an active threat at the Citibank Center near Tampa.
- Sheriff Chad Chronister said, "We believe this is a targeted incident."
- Chronister first said a person was in custody, then said the suspect was dead.
- Four three-story buildings on the campus house thousands of Citibank employees.
- TV video showed long lines of workers leaving the office buildings.
Why it matters: The shooting hit one of Citibank's major U.S. office sites. Authorities have not explained how either person died.
- An emergency alert told people near the area to shelter in place.
- Citi said it was coordinating with law enforcement.
How 17 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 8 sources: The center frames the story as an unfolding police response, with early reporting that withheld casualty details.
Left coverage, 5 sources: The left leads with the death toll, framing the story around two people killed, including the suspect.
Right coverage, 4 sources: The right pairs the deaths of a suspect and a victim with the SWAT response to an active threat.
What’s next: The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said deputies were clearing a building and asked people to avoid the area.
- Employees were sent to triage at the Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel.
- Families were directed to reunify at Staybridge Suites Tampa East.
- How did the suspect and the victim die?
- Were others injured?
- Who was targeted, and why?
