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Two dead after incident at Citigroup's complex in Florida

Reuters

NEW YORK, ‌Nov 4 (Reuters) - Florida authorities said two ​people ‌were dead after an ‌incident on Wednesday afternoon at Citibank's complex ‌in Tampa, Florida.

A statement posted by Hilsboro County's sheriff Chad Chronister confirmed "the ⁠suspect involved in ‌the Citibank Active ⁠Threat scene is deceased." ​Witnesses had reported a shooting. Chronister also ​confirmed the death ​of ‌one victim.

"We are aware ​of an incident ⁠impacting our site ‌in Tampa, ​Florida ​and are coordinating with law enforcement," a Citi spokeswoman said, without elaborating.

The ‌sheriff also posted that 365 deputies had ‌responded ​and he believed it was a targeted incident.

(Reporting by Tatiana Bautzer, ‌Editing by Franklin Paul)