Deputy Fatally Shoots Ex-Girlfriend, Then Himself in Pasco County
A Pinellas County sheriff's deputy, identified as Troy Savetz, fatally shot his ex-girlfriend and then himself in a car in Pasco County. The incident followed an argument and abduction at the woman's home, where her two children witnessed the altercation…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 10, 2026 —
A Pinellas County sheriff’s deputy died by suicide after fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend in Pasco County, authorities reported. The incident occurred in a vehicle.
The deputy has been identified as Troy Savetz, a 14-year veteran of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. The identity of the ex-girlfriend has not been publicly released.
According to initial reports, the incident followed an argument and an alleged abduction at the woman’s home. Her two children were present during the altercation and reportedly called 911.
The specific circumstances leading to the argument and abduction were not detailed. The location of the shooting, within a car in Pasco County, suggests a sequence of events that moved from the woman’s residence.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has not released further details regarding the timeline of events or the nature of the relationship between Savetz and the victim beyond their former relationship status. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with details expected to be released as they become available from law enforcement agencies in both Pasco and Pinellas Counties.
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