A shooting at Citigroup's office campus in the Tampa area of Florida left one employee dead on the afternoon of November 4 local time.
In an internal memo to staff obtained by North America Frontline, Citigroup Chief Executive Officer Jane Fraser said the company was still gathering details of the incident and was working closely with local law enforcement. She said the campus had been secured and that the group was deploying additional security personnel to other locations as needed.
"It is with immense sadness that I tell you that earlier today there was a shooting at our office in Tampa, Florida, and one of my colleagues lost their life," Fraser wrote. She also thanked Citigroup's security team for their bravery, saying their actions prevented the tragedy from becoming even worse.
According to an investigation released by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, police began receiving reports of gunfire at 12:11 p.m. local time on November 4. The gunman drove a vehicle through the security fence of the Citigroup office campus, crashed into an outdoor dining area and then opened fire with a rifle, killing a woman. The gunman then entered the office building's cafeteria, exchanged gunfire with an armed security guard and was shot. The suspect was taken to Tampa General Hospital and was pronounced dead at 1:12 p.m. Police said more than 3,200 people were on the campus at the time.
Local Sheriff Chad Chronister previously said police believe the attack may have been targeted. However, as of now, police have not released the identities of the gunman or the victim, nor have they confirmed whether the two knew each other. The motive remains under investigation.
In the internal memo, Fraser said the group had provided counseling and other support resources to employees affected by the incident, and called on staff to look out for one another, especially those closest to the tragedy. "I want my Tampa colleagues to know they are not alone. The Citigroup family stands with them, and we will be with them in the difficult days ahead," Fraser said.
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