Hillsborough County Sheriff Investigates Inmate Death At Falkenburg Road Jail

57-Year-Old Man Found Unresponsive at Falkenburg Road Jail, Pronounced Deceased at Hospital

TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has launched a death investigation after an inmate at the Falkenburg Road Jail was found unresponsive and later died.

According to the HCSO, Gary Grider, 57, was discovered in his bed by detention deputies at 5:25 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Deputies immediately initiated medical aid, and Grider was transported to a nearby hospital. He was pronounced deceased shortly after.

The HCSO is working with the Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the cause of death. As part of the standard protocol, the next of kin has been notified…

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