NewsSNN NewsOctober 24, 2026Manatee County
Off-duty Pasco County deputy dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound in Palm Harbor
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An off-duty Pasco County sheriff’s deputy died after shooting himself in the parking lot of a Palm Harbor strip club early Saturday morning following an argument with another deputy. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office reported that David Greis Ospina, 30, pointed a handgun at a female deputy before shooting himself.
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The incident resulted in the death of a law enforcement officer and triggered a death investigation involving local sheriff's offices.
Key Facts
- David Greis Ospina, a 30-year-old off-duty Pasco County sheriff's deputy, 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.
- Ospina and another Pasco County deputy attended a Halloween party earlier in the night before driving to the strip club.
- The two deputies got into an argument in the parking lot of the strip club.
- Ospina pointed a handgun at the female deputy before shooting himself in the head.
- The female deputy alerted individuals inside the business, who called 911.
- Ospina had worked with the Pasco County Sheriff's Office since July 2019.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationPinellas County Sheriff’s Office“Law enforcement agency investigating the incident”PersonDavid Greis Ospina“Off-duty Pasco County sheriff’s deputy who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wo”OrganizationSilks Gentlemen’s Club“Strip club where the parking lot incident took place”locationPasco County“County where the deceased deputy was employed”locationPalm Harbor“Location of the strip club parking lot where the incident occurred”