POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the tragic death of Deputy Gregory Maynard, 32, of Davenport. Deputies responded to Maynard’s residence late Sunday night after receiving reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival at approximately 10:08 p.m., deputies discovered Maynard in his bedroom with a single gunshot wound to his head. An adult woman and a child were present in the home at the time but did not directly witness the shooting.
Preliminary evidence from the scene, coupled with interviews conducted by investigators, suggests that Maynard’s death was self-inflicted. However, the Medical Examiner’s Office will officially determine the cause and manner of death.
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Deputy Maynard joined the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in 2015 as a detention deputy and became a dual-certified deputy sheriff in 2017. Most recently, he served in the Central District patrol. Maynard was not married and had no dependents.
Sheriff Grady Judd expressed his condolences in a statement:
“Deputy Maynard’s death is such a tragedy. Our thoughts, prayers, and support are with his family, friends, and coworkers. We are making sure Greg’s coworkers have access to both peer and professional counseling. I encourage anyone who may have feelings of self-harm to reach out for help. Florida operates an outstanding Suicide Prevention Lifeline—call or text 988 or reach out through chat by visiting 988lifeline.org/chat.”
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has assured the public that counseling and support services are being provided to Maynard’s colleagues as they process this loss. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death remains ongoing.
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