TAMPA, FLORIDA — November 6, 2026. Newly released surveillance footage shows the moments surrounding a deadly shooting at Citibank’s Sabal Center corporate campus in Tampa, where an armed attacker killed a female employee before being fatally shot by a security officer. Authorities identified the security officer as John Fraley, 38, a Marine veteran and Citibank executive whose rapid response helped stop the attack.
GUNMAN TARGETS CITIBANK OVER $2,500 DEBT
According to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, the attacker, 35-year-old Jacob Pearson of Orlando, became angry after receiving a court summons related to approximately $2,500 in unpaid credit card debt.
On the morning of November 4, Pearson allegedly contacted an attorney’s office handling the collection case and threatened to arrive at Citibank carrying a rifle and body armor.
Authorities in Orlando attempted to locate Pearson after receiving information about the threat.
Shortly before noon, Citibank notified the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, prompting deputies to respond to the corporate campus.
ATTACKER CRASHES THROUGH SECURITY GATE
At approximately 12:10 p.m., Pearson drove his vehicle through a gate at the Sabal Center campus.
Investigators say he exited the vehicle carrying a rifle and opened fire about one minute later.
His first victim was Leanne Selman, 41, a Citibank employee who had worked for the company for nine years.
Selman served as a Learning Advisor for Citi Security and Investigative Services.
Authorities say she had no known personal connection to the attacker.
EMPLOYEE KILLED AS SHOOTING UNFOLDS
Investigators reported that Pearson fired multiple rounds at Selman outside the building.
His rifle malfunctioned during the attack, after which he reportedly retrieved a handgun from his vehicle.
Selman died at the scene.
The attack then moved toward the building’s cafeteria, where armed security personnel were responding to the gunfire.
JOHN FRALEY CONFRONTS ARMED ATTACKER
John Fraley, a 38-year-old Citibank Vice President and Intelligence Lead Analyst who also served as an armed security officer, confronted Pearson inside the cafeteria.
According to investigators, Fraley had taken cover near a restroom after hearing gunshots.
He exchanged gunfire with Pearson and struck the attacker, ending the immediate threat.
Pearson was transported to Tampa General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 1:12 p.m.
Sheriff Chronister publicly praised Fraley’s response and said his actions prevented additional casualties.
FOUR OTHERS TREATED FOR INJURIES
Four additional people were transported to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries or medical concerns.
All four were subsequently released.
Authorities have not established that the four were struck by gunfire. Investigators indicated that some injuries may have occurred during the evacuation.
More than 3,200 people were on the Citibank campus when the shooting began.
SHERIFF RELEASES SURVEILLANCE AND BODYCAM FOOTAGE
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office released surveillance video documenting Pearson’s arrival, the attacker’s movements and the confrontation inside the building.
Additional footage includes body-worn camera recordings and aerial images showing the law enforcement response.
The material provides investigators with a detailed timeline of an attack that unfolded within minutes.
More than 360 sheriff’s deputies responded, supported by other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
CITIBANK MOURNS EMPLOYEE AND REVIEWS SECURITY
Citigroup confirmed that it was cooperating with investigators and providing support to employees affected by the shooting.
The company also reviewed security arrangements at its facilities following the attack.
Authorities continue examining Pearson’s actions, his communications before the shooting and the circumstances that allowed him to enter the campus.
The death of Leanne Selman remains the central tragedy of an incident that could have caused additional casualties.
Fraley’s intervention and the rapid response of law enforcement have drawn attention to the role of workplace security in responding to armed threats.
