Citibank Shooting: New Surveillance Video and Motive Revealed

On November 4, 2026, an active shooter situation occurred at the Citibank Center in Brandon, near Tampa, Florida. Law enforcement units responded to reports of gunfire, resulting in two deaths: one victim and the suspect. The incident unfolded around noon when the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office was alerted to an "active threat." CBS News later reported on November 6 that the gunman, identified as Jacob Pearson, targeted Citibank employees over a $2,500 debt collection issue. Security officer John Fraley, a Marine Corps veteran, intervened and fatally shot Pearson, preventing further casualties. Surveillance footage released by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Fraley's heroic actions in stopping the shooter.