Wednesday, June 18, 2025 (approx. 2:45 p.m.)— Clearwater Police confirm that an individual died by suicide in the multi-level public parking facility attached to the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, 301 S. Gulfview Boulevard. Officers and Clearwater Fire & Rescue were dispatched after multiple 9‑1‑1 callers reported a gunshot inside the garage. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives have ruled the death a suicide and say no foul play is suspected. Investigators are working with the Medical Examiner’s Office to notify next‑of‑kin; the person’s identity, age, and hometown have not yet been released.
Law-enforcement statement
A spokesperson told reporters, “All evidence points to an isolated act of self-harm. There is no continuing threat to hotel guests, staff, or the public. We ask anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact our detectives.”
Impact on resort guests
Hyatt management temporarily routed arriving vehicles to nearby city lots while police worked in the garage.
The resort’s spa, pool deck, and restaurants remained open. A front-desk notice offered counseling resources for any guest experiencing distress.
About the facility
Location: 301 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Parking: The attached structure is one of Clearwater Beach’s largest, with 500+ public spaces and a three-hour minimum stay.
Next steps
The Pinellas–Pasco Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy.
Detectives will review ballistic and video evidence; a final case report is expected within two weeks.
Sequence of events (preliminary)
Time (EDT) Event
~2:45 p.m. Multiple calls to 9‑1‑1 reporting “a single shot” in the resort’s garage.
2:48 p.m. First Clearwater Police patrol arrives; garage secured, guests redirected to street-level sidewalks.
3:05 p.m. Clearwater Fire & Rescue medics confirmed the victim was deceased; the scene was turned over to detectives.
4:20 p.m. Investigators finish canvassing witnesses and surveillance cameras; resort operations resume, though the third-floor deck of the garage remains closed for evidence collection.
Call or text 988 (U.S. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or visit 988lifeline.org for free, confidential support 24/7. This story will be updated as additional information becomes public.
