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Summary: LeAnne Selman, 41, was killed at work in Florida by a gunman reportedly enraged over debt; she was also a longtime Tampa Bay talented dance performer. The shooter, Jacob Pearson, 35, later died at Tampa General Hospital.
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A 41-year-old white Florida woman was killed while taking a lunch break at work after a gunman drove onto a corporate campus and opened fire. Investigators say she had no connection to the man who killed her. Instead, she became the victim of an attack authorities believe was motivated by his anger toward the financial institution where she worked.
LeAnne Selman, of Palm Harbor, was fatally shot Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Citibank's corporate campus in Brandon, near Tampa. She had worked for the company for approximately nine years.
Motive was anger over debt, reports say
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister identified the suspected gunman as Jacob Pearson, 35, of Orlando.
According to investigators, Pearson had become increasingly angry over an outstanding credit card balance of approximately $2,556 and an upcoming court proceeding related to the debt.
Authorities said Pearson contacted an attorney's office handling the collection matter earlier that morning and threatened to come to the facility armed with an AR-15 rifle and body armor unless the legal proceedings were canceled.
The threats were reported to Citibank security, which notified law enforcement. Deputies were responding when Pearson drove through a security barrier and entered the corporate property.
Armed with a rifle, he approached employees who were outside during their lunch break. Selman was the first person he encountered, according to investigators.
Pearson shot her multiple times. When his rifle malfunctioned, he returned to his vehicle, retrieved a handgun and continued the attack as Selman attempted to escape.
Gunman stopped by security
Pearson subsequently entered the building, where he encountered Citibank security officer John Fraley.
Fraley, a Marine Corps veteran, confronted the gunman and exchanged gunfire with him. Pearson was struck five times and later died at Tampa General Hospital.
Selman was the only person killed by Pearson. Four other people received medical attention following the incident, according to authorities.
Investigators have said they found no evidence that Pearson knew Selman or had any personal dispute with her. Her death appears to have resulted from her presence at the workplace Pearson had chosen to attack.
About the victim
Beyond her career at Citibank, Selman was an accomplished performer who participated in Tampa Bay's dance and performing arts scene for more than a decade.
She was particularly known for fire dancing, including performances using flaming hoops and torches. She also participated in belly dancing and other theatrical productions.
Selman had been scheduled to perform at a November 7 event organized by Hip Expressions. Fellow performers dedicated the show to her memory.
About the shooter
Pearson, a former Leon High School student, was arrested in October 2008 at age 17 for threatening to kill Principal Rocky Hanna and several classmates.
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