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.