Citigroup office shooting in Tampa leaves two people dead
Two people died in an incident involving gunfire at
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One victim and a suspect were killed Wednesday, the office said on social media, and by 1:30 p.m. local time authorities were clearing the building and reuniting people with their families. A representative for the sheriff’s office confirmed there was gunfire.
One witness told local TV station WTSP that he was eating lunch when a car rammed the cafeteria as shots rang out. Another local
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office released a recording of a 911 call from a person at the Citi campus reporting that “somebody is shooting.” Body cam footage shows officers entering the building while dozens of employees were evacuated single file with their hands up. The sheriff’s office said that more than 3,200 people were on the bank’s campus that day and more than 400 law enforcement personnel responded.
“This was a tragic situation where a victim was killed by an individual who was intent on killing as many people as possible,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said.
A Citi armed security guard eventually shot the suspect, the sheriff’s office
Citi Chief Executive Officer Jane Fraser called the incident “heartbreaking” in a memo to staff, noting that a Citi colleague lost their life. The bank is working closely with law enforcement, she said.
“This is a terrible tragedy for our Citi family,” Fraser said. “My heart goes out to our colleague’s loved ones, all our colleagues in Tampa and everyone affected by this horrific act of violence. I am grateful to the brave actions of our security team who prevented this awful day from being even worse.”
Citi employs roughly 11,000 people in Tampa, which is a major hub for the bank’s back office functions, such as legal, compliance and technology.
