Citibank office shooter targeted over debt
The gist
A 35-year-old Orlando man drove to Citibank's Tampa campus and fatally shot a 41-year-old HR employee over a $2,556.40 debt.
The sheriff says the attack was targeted at the company, not the victim, who had no connection to him.
How it unfolded
- Jul 4, 2026Pearson's credit card bill for $2,556.40 was dated July 4, according to court documents.
- Oct 23, 2026Citibank filed a complaint against Pearson in Orange County court saying he owed $2,556.40 in credit card debt.
- Nov 4, 2026Around 9 a.m., Pearson contacted an attorney's office contracted by Citibank for collection, upset over a recent court summons. About three hours before the shooting he called an attorney affiliated with Citibank and threatened violence if a court hearing over the debt wasn't canceled.
Key terms
- summons
- A legal document issued by a court or administrative agency for various purposes.
- complaint
- A formal legal document setting out facts and reasons supporting a claim against another party.
- hearing
- A formal examination of a case before a judge or decision-making body.
Source: Wikipedia