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Off-Duty Pinellas Deputy Found Dead In Clearwater Home
The Pinellas County Sheriff's office responded to the scene around 1:07 a.m. after the report of a gunshot heard.

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The Pinellas County Sheriff's office responded to the scene around 1:07 a.m. after the report of a gunshot heard.

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