On Wednesday afternoon, law‑enforcement officers in Hillsborough County were dispatched to the Citibank Center in Brandon after an emergency alert warned of an “active threat” on the premises. The alert instructed anyone nearby to shelter in place, stay indoors, lock doors and avoid windows.

SWAT response and casualties

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister confirmed that a SWAT team entered the building to secure the area. Within minutes, the suspect involved in the incident was confirmed deceased. The sheriff’s office later announced that one additional person, a victim, also died as a result of the incident. Details on how the suspect and the victim died have not been released.

Law‑enforcement actions

Deputies cleared the building and coordinated with emergency services to manage the scene. Citibank employees were directed to a triage area in the parking lot of the Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel, while families were asked to gather at a reunification site at Staybridge Suites Tampa East.

Fox News Digital reached out to the sheriff’s office for further information, but no additional details have been provided at this time. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not disclosed any motive or the identity of the suspect.

Community impact

The incident has raised concerns among local residents and businesses about safety protocols in office complexes. Sheriff Chronister’s office emphasized the importance of following emergency alerts and shelter‑in‑place instructions during such threats.

Citibank has not issued a public statement regarding the event. Employees and their families are being supported by the company’s crisis‑response team as they await further updates.

Next steps

Hillsborough County officials will continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the active‑threat situation. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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