Two Fatalities Reported After Shooting at Tampa Office Complex; Gunman Killed by Security Guard
Authorities in Florida reported two fatalities, including the gunman, at a Tampa office complex after the shooter was killed by a security guard.
La Crosse Eau Claire, WI, November 5, 2026 —
Authorities in Florida have confirmed two fatalities following a shooting incident at an office complex in Tampa. The event concluded when the gunman was killed by a security guard present at the scene.
The number of deceased individuals stands at two. One of the fatalities was the alleged shooter. The circumstances leading up to the incident have not been fully detailed in initial reports. The exact location within the Tampa office complex where the events unfolded was not specified.
Details regarding the security guard who engaged and neutralized the shooter are still emerging. Their actions are credited with ending the immediate threat. The identity of the security guard has not been publicly released by authorities at this time. Information regarding the contractor involved in the incident or any specific permit status related to the office complex was not provided.
The precise timeline of events, including when the shooting began and when law enforcement arrived, has not been fully disclosed. Investigations into the full sequence of events are expected to be conducted by local authorities. The motive for the shooting has also not yet been determined or released.
The number of individuals injured, if any, besides the fatalities was not specified in the initial reports. Law enforcement agencies are expected to release further details as the investigation progresses. The names of the deceased victims, apart from the gunman, have not been released pending notification of next of kin. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from official sources.
Story summarized from the original created by By RUSS BYNUM and CHRIS O’MEARA – Associated Press on www.wxow.com, see more information here.
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