Sabal Center Shooting: 2 Dead at Citibank Campus in Florida
Sabal Center Shooting: 2 Dead at Citibank Campus in Florida
Two people, including the suspected shooter, are dead following a shooting at the Citibank Center campus in the Sabal Park business area of Brandon, Florida, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded to an active threat at the business complex shortly after noon. Sheriff Chad Chronister said investigators believed the incident was targeted.
More than 360 deputies and specialized law enforcement personnel were deployed as officers searched the campus and evacuated people from the buildings.
Authorities had not publicly released the names of the victim or suspect, or confirmed a motive, in the latest reports available for this article.
What happened at the Sabal Center?
The shooting was reported at the Citibank Center, a corporate campus in the Sabal Park business area near Falkenburg Road in Brandon, east of Tampa.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office initially described the situation as an active threat and said deputies were clearing the building.
The sheriff's office later confirmed that one victim and the suspected shooter had died.
Sheriff Chad Chronister described the incident as targeted, although investigators had not publicly explained what led to the shooting.
The campus contains four three-story office buildings and houses thousands of employees.
How many people died in the Sabal Center shooting?
Two people were confirmed dead:
- One victim.
- The suspected shooter.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office confirmed both deaths on November 4.
At the time of the latest reports used for this article, authorities had not confirmed whether additional people were injured. The identities of the deceased had also not been publicly released.
Readers should distinguish the confirmed death toll from early reports and eyewitness accounts that may change as investigators release more information.
Where did the shooting happen?
The incident happened at the Citibank Center in the Sabal Park business area of Brandon, Florida.
Brandon is located east of Tampa in Hillsborough County. The business campus is near Falkenburg Road and Queen Palms Drive.
The sheriff's office asked members of the public to avoid the surrounding area while deputies and specialized units responded.
How did police respond?
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deployed more than 360 deputies and specialized personnel to the campus.
Law enforcement officers searched the complex, which consists of four office buildings. Employees were seen leaving the buildings as the emergency response continued.
According to the Associated Press, officers also searched floors and helped people who had sheltered in locked rooms, closets and a parking garage reach safety.
Authorities established a family reunification location for Citibank employees at:
Staybridge Suites Tampa East
3624 North Falkenburg Road, Tampa, Florida.
The location was provided for employees and families seeking to reconnect during the emergency response.
Was the Sabal Center shooting targeted?
Yes. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said preliminary information led investigators to believe the incident was targeted.
However, authorities had not publicly disclosed the suspected shooter's motive or explained the relationship, if any, between the suspect and the victim.
A targeted-incident description does not by itself establish why the shooting happened or who may have been intended as a target.
Those details remain subject to the investigation.
What has Citibank said?
Citigroup acknowledged the incident at its business campus and said it was cooperating with law enforcement.
The company had not publicly provided further details about the victim, the suspect or the circumstances of the shooting in the reports reviewed for this article.
What is known and what remains unconfirmed?
| Question | Latest confirmed information |
|---|---|
| When did it happen? | Wednesday, November 4, 2026 |
| Where did it happen? | Citibank Center, Sabal Park, Brandon, Florida |
| How many people died? | Two, including the suspected shooter |
| Was the incident targeted? | The sheriff said investigators believed it was targeted |
| How many deputies responded? | More than 360, according to AP reporting |
| Have the victim and suspect been identified? | Not in the latest reports reviewed |
| Has a motive been announced? | No public motive confirmed |
| Is the investigation complete? | No; building searches and investigative work were ongoing in the latest reports |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Sabal Center?
The Sabal Center refers to the Citibank Center campus in the Sabal Park business area of Brandon, Florida, near Tampa.
Did anyone die in the Sabal Center shooting?
Yes. Two people died, including the suspected shooter, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and Associated Press reporting.
Was the shooter killed?
Yes. Authorities confirmed that the suspected shooter was deceased. One other person was also confirmed dead.
Was the Citibank shooting targeted?
Sheriff Chad Chronister said investigators believed the incident was targeted. Authorities had not publicly explained the motive in the latest reports reviewed.
Have the names of the victims been released?
The reports available for this article did not identify the victim or suspected shooter.
Is the Sabal Center open after the shooting?
The latest reports described an ongoing law enforcement response and searches of the campus. Readers should check official Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and Citigroup updates for current access and reopening information.
Latest Updates on the Sabal Center Shooting
The shooting at Citibank Center in Brandon left two people dead, including the suspected shooter. Authorities described the incident as targeted and deployed hundreds of deputies to secure and search the campus.
The investigation is ongoing. Details such as the identities of those who died, the motive and the full sequence of events should be treated as unconfirmed until released by investigators.
For further updates, follow the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and established local news reporting.
Sources
- Associated Press – Florida sheriff says 2 dead, including suspect, after shooting at Tampa office complex
- Tampa Bay Patch – 2 Dead, Including Suspect, After Shooting at Citibank Center
- FOX 13 Tampa Bay – Citibank Center shooting updates
- WFTV – Victim and suspect dead after deputies respond to Citibank Center
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