LARGO — Detectives with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Robbery and Homicide Unit are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that left a father and son dead Thursday night in Largo.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at approximately 10:18 p.m. on July 9, 2026, to a reported shooting at 12674 132nd Avenue North.
When deputies arrived, they found 27-year-old Parth Patel dead from what investigators determined was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. His father, 55-year-old Hitesh Patel, was found suffering from a gunshot wound in critical condition.
Hitesh Patel was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Detectives said their investigation determined that Parth Patel had been visiting the Largo area from Dublin, Ohio, and had been experiencing a noticeable decline in his mental health.
According to investigators, Hitesh Patel made a comment to his son that prompted Parth Patel to shoot his father before turning the gun on himself.
The Sheriff’s Office said next of kin has been notified.
The investigation remains ongoing.