BREAKING: A GOOD GUY WITH A GUN SAVES LIVES AGAIN — MARINE VETERAN STOPS CITI CAMPUS GUNMAN

By TD Simon (Managing Editor) MAGA Viral News | November 6, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. — An armed Marine Corps veteran is being credited with saving lives after confronting a gunman who attacked Citi’s Tampa-area corporate campus Wednesday, killing an employee before entering the building’s cafeteria.

Authorities say John Fraley, 38, confronted and shot the attacker within one minute of the shooting beginning. More than 3,200 people were on campus. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister called Fraley “a hero, plain and simple.” HCSO, Tampa, FL

A Threat Over Credit-Card Debt

Investigators identified the gunman as Jacob Pearson, 35, of Orlando. According to Chronister, Pearson was angry over collection proceedings involving approximately $2,500 in credit-card debt.

Tampa Bay 28’s investigative team examined court records showing that Citi filed a complaint October 23 alleging Pearson owed $2,556.40. The sheriff said Pearson called the collection attorney’s office on the morning of the attack and threatened to bring an AR-15 and body armor unless the case was canceled. tampabay28.com

Employee Killed Before Gunman Enters Cafeteria

The sheriff’s office says Pearson crashed through the campus gate at 12:10 p.m. on November 4 and opened fire at 12:11 p.m. HCSO, Tampa, FL

Chronister said Pearson shot an employee with a rifle, returned to his vehicle for a handgun after the rifle malfunctioned, and shot her again. The attacker then entered the cafeteria carrying a rifle. ABC News

Marine Veteran Stops the Threat

Fraley, a Marine Corps veteran serving on Citi’s armed security team, had taken a protective position in a men’s restroom after hearing gunfire. According to the sheriff’s account, Fraley and Pearson exchanged gunfire, and Fraley struck the attacker five times.

Authorities said Pearson carried 90 rounds of ammunition. He later died at the hospital. Chronister credited Fraley’s intervention with preventing additional casualties. ABC News

The sheriff’s written release identifies Fraley’s corporate position as Vice President and Intelligence Lead Analyst. HCSO, Tampa, FL

Remembering Leanne Selman

The employee killed was Leanne Selman, 41, a nine-year Citi employee who worked as a Learning Advisor for Citi Security and Investigative Services.

Four other people received hospital treatment for non-life-threatening injuries or medical concerns and were released. The sheriff’s office says the investigation remains active. HCSO, Tampa, FL