TAMPA, Fla. — A Hillsborough County deputy died by suicide on Thursday night, according to the sheriff's office.
Timothy White, 45, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a vehicle at the Tampa Fire Rescue Headquarters, officials said.
White worked at the sheriff's office for 15 years and most recently served at the Hillsborough County Courthouse.
"I am devastated to learn that one of our own was suffering in silence," said Sheriff Chad Chronister in a statement. "The entire Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office grieves with Deputy White's loved ones. To anyone in crisis, please know you are not alone; help is available."
Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis is urged to reach out for help. You can contact the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay at 211 or call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached 24/7 at 800-799-7233. Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis can contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
