The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Wednesday that the suspect in the active threat at the Citibank Center is dead, along with one victim. The update came at 1:34 p.m., and deputies say the building is still being cleared. The public is being asked to avoid the area around Princess Palm Avenue and Falkenburg Road while the scene remains active.
Details beyond those confirmed facts are limited. HCSO has not released the names of the suspect or the victim, has not described a motive, and has not offered a timeline of how the incident unfolded. The sheriff’s office says it will provide additional updates as they become available, and its official channels remain the most reliable source as the investigation continues.
For residents across the Suncoast, the incident is a reminder that emergencies can unfold in ordinary places, from a bank lobby to a grocery store line. If you have friends or family who work or live near that corridor, check in with them. If you’re traveling through the area, choose another route and give first responders room to work. We’ll update this story as HCSO releases more information.
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