DAVENPORT, Fla. – A Polk County deputy died by suicide in his Davenport residence on Sunday night time, the Polk County Sheriff’s Workplace introduced.
Based on the PCSO, Gregory Maynard, 32, was employed as a detention deputy in 2015.
Authorities imagine that he died of a single self-inflicted gunshot on Dec. 15 at round 10:08 p.m.
Authorities stated there have been two others on the residence when the suicide occurred: an grownup lady and a baby—neither instantly witnessed the taking pictures, and neither was associated to Maynard, in keeping with the sheriff’s workplace.
Maynard turned a deputy sheriff in Jan. 2017 and was most just lately assigned to Central District Patrol, the place he was a dual-certified deputy sheriff.
PSCO says whereas they’re investigating the suicide and ready for a medical expert’s report, they don’t imagine there was any foul play in Maynard’s loss of life.
“Deputy Maynard’s loss of life is such a tragedy. Our ideas, prayers, and help are along with his household, buddies, and coworkers,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd stated. “We’re ensuring Greg’s coworkers have entry to each peer {and professional} counseling. I encourage anybody who could have emotions of self-harm to succeed in out for assist. Florida operates an impressive Suicide Prevention Lifeline—name or textual content 988 or attain out by chat by visiting their web site.”
For those who or a cherished one is feeling distressed, name the Nationwide Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The disaster heart gives free and confidential help 24 hours a day, 7 days per week to civilians and veterans. For those who or somebody you understand wants help now, name or textual content 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
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