A tragic incident occurred early Saturday morning when a 30-year-old off-duty Pasco County deputy died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The event began at a Halloween party in Pasco County where the deceased deputy and a female colleague were present. Later, they drove to Silks Gentleman’s Club in Palm Harbor where an altercation reportedly broke out in the parking lot. Investigators found Ospina in his vehicle after receiving multiple 911 calls about a suicide attempt. Paramedics attempted life-saving measures but pronounced him dead at the hospital. The female deputy escaped and alerted patrons who called emergency services. Details about what triggered the argument remain undisclosed by investigators.
Key Points:
- 30-year-old David Greis Ospina was an off-duty Pasco County deputy when he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound
- Ospina and a female deputy attended a Halloween gathering before the incident at Silks Gentleman’s Club in Palm Harbor
- An altercation occurred in the parking lot where Ospina pulled out a handgun and shot himself in the head
- The female deputy escaped the truck and ran inside to alert patrons who called 911
- Ospina had served as a deputy sheriff for more than seven years since July 2019
