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Law enforcement in Florida responded to a reported active shooter situation Wednesday at a Tampa-area Citibank campus, with authorities later confirming the suspect and one victim are dead.

The situation unfolded at the Citibank Center in Brandon.

“If you are in or near the area, SHELTER IN PLACE immediately. Stay indoors, lock doors, and stay away from windows,” an emergency alert stated.

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Tampa active shooter scene

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said one person was taken into law enforcement custody, before saying the suspect was dead.

“UPDATE: Citibank Center Scene… The suspect involved is deceased,” he wrote on X.

The sheriff’s office later confirmed that one victim was also dead. Authorities have not disclosed how the suspect and victim died. 

It is unclear if there were additional injuries.

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Authorities staged near the Citibank Center campus in Brandon, Florida. 

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were clearing a building in the area. Nearby Hillsborough College encouraged students and staff to shelter in place. 

Fox News Digital reached out to the sheriff’s office for additional details.

The scene showed adults with children moving away from the business campus, which has a daycare center, affiliate FOX 13 Tampa Bay reported.

A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office response vehicle.

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Citibank employees were asked to meet at the triage area in the parking lot of the Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel.

Families of employees were instructed to meet at the reunification site at Staybridge Suites Tampa East.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. 

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