NewsWFLA News Channel 8October 24, 2026Hillsborough County
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office reports off-duty Pasco County deputy dies by suicide in Palm Harbor strip club parking lot
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An off-duty Pasco County sheriff’s deputy died early Saturday morning from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the parking lot of a Palm Harbor strip club following an argument with another deputy. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office stated that 30-year-old David Greis Ospina pointed a handgun at a female deputy before shooting himself in the head.
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The incident involves local law enforcement personnel and triggered an emergency response at a commercial venue in Palm Harbor.
Key Facts
- An off-duty Pasco County sheriff’s deputy, 30-year-old David Greis Ospina, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- The incident occurred in the parking lot of Silks Gentlemen’s Club in Palm Harbor just after 2:30 a.m. on Saturday.
- Prior to the incident, Ospina and a female Pasco County deputy attended a Halloween party together before traveling to the strip club.
- The two deputies got into an argument in the parking lot, after which Ospina entered the driver's seat of his truck and the female deputy entered the backseat.
- Ospina drew a handgun, pointed it at the female deputy, and subsequently shot himself in the head.
- The female deputy alerted individuals inside the business, who then called 911.
- Ospina had been employed with the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office since July 2019.
Who's Mentioned
locationPALM HARBOR“Dateline location”locationPasco County“Employer of the involved deputies”OrganizationPinellas County Sheriff’s Office“Investigating agency”locationTampa Bay“Region mentioned in video headline”OrganizationSilks Gentlemen’s Club“Location of the parking lot where the incident occurred”locationPalm Harbor“Location of the incident”PersonDavid Greis Ospina“Off-duty Pasco County sheriff's deputy who died”