After killing a woman, gunman shot in exchange with security guard at Citibank complex near Tampa
Police respond to shooting
Florida police rushed to the business campus shortly after noon on Wednesday, after receiving multiple reports of gunshots. The gunman had fatally shot a woman before being killed in a shootout with a security guard.
Chief Deputy Frank Losat said local and federal agencies acted quickly to confront the suspect. He praised the guard, saying there was a risk of further violence.
Employees leave the campus
Around 3,200 Citibank employees were at the complex when the shooting occurred. Television footage showed workers filing out of office buildings as more than 365 officers arrived. Four people were treated at a nearby hospital. Losat said he did not know if they had been shot or injured by the gunman’s vehicle.
Workers describe the scene
Dzien said people near a wrecked car started running and screaming. He ran back into the building, then left by a fire escape.
Company cooperates with police
Citigroup said it knew of an incident at the complex and was cooperating with police. Authorities responded to the scene in suburban Tampa.
Key points
- A woman was fatally shot at a Citibank complex outside Tampa on Wednesday.
- A security guard killed the gunman in a shootout.
- Four people received hospital treatment, but officials did not know how they were injured.
- About 3,200 employees were on campus as more than 365 officers responded.