Crime & Safety
Pasco County, FL Deputy Dies After Incident in Palm Harbor Early Saturday, Oct 24
Palm Harbor, FL – A 30 year old Pasco County sheriff's deputy has died following an incident early Saturday morning in Palm Harbor, prompting an investigation by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
By Natalie Brooks · 2026-10-24T15:59:43.289Z
Palm Harbor, FL – A 30 year old Pasco County sheriff 's deputy has died following an incident early Saturday morning in Palm Harbor, prompting an investigation by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
According to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the 37100 block of U.S. Highway 19 North at approximately 2:37 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, after receiving multiple calls reporting a possible suicide.
Responding deputies located David Greis Ospina, 30, inside his vehicle with an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities confirmed that Ospina had served with the Pasco County Sheriff's Office since July 15, 2019.
Investigators said Ospina and a woman, who is also a Pasco County sheriff's deputy, had attended a Halloween party earlier that evening in Pasco County.
The two later traveled to Silks Gentlemen's Club in Palm Harbor, where detectives said an argument occurred in the parking lot.
According to investigators, both individuals entered Ospina's truck, with Ospina in the driver's seat and the woman in the back seat. Detectives reported that Ospina displayed a handgun and pointed it toward the woman before turning the weapon on himself.
The woman was able to exit the vehicle and seek assistance from people at the nearby business, who contacted 911.
Emergency responders attempted lifesaving measures before transporting Ospina to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities confirmed that Ospina's next of kin have been notified.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation by detectives assigned to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Robbery and Homicide Unit.
The incident represents a loss of life within the regional law enforcement community. Officials have not released additional information regarding the ongoing investigation.