20-135 Detectives Investigate Murder-Suicide Shooting In Unincorporated Oldsmar
Murder-Suicide
Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Patrol Operations Bureau
Investigative Operations Bureau
- Robbery/Homicide Unit
Forensic Science Division
Shawna Katz (Victim - Deceased)
DOB: 10/07/1978
Address: 1540 Huntleigh Court, Oldsmar
John Katz (Deceased)
DOB: 06/04/1967
Address: 1540 Huntleigh Court, Oldsmar
What:
Detectives assigned to the Robbery/Homicide Unit are investigating an apparent murder-suicide shooting involving an adult male and adult female in unincorporated Oldsmar.
When:
Deputies received the call at about 12:57 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2020.
Where:
The incident occurred at a residence located at 1540 Huntleigh Court in unincorporated Oldsmar.
Why/How:
Detectives assigned to the Robbery/Homicide Unit are investigating an apparent murder-suicide shooting involving an adult male and adult female, who were husband and wife.
On September 21, 2020 at approximately 12:57 p.m., deputies responded to 1540 Huntleigh Court in Oldsmar, after receiving a complaint that a gunshot was heard at the location earlier that morning.
Once deputies arrived on-scene, they entered the home due to suspicious circumstances.
Detectives say deputies discovered 41-year-old Shawna Katz deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. Deputies also found 53-year-old John Katz deceased in the same room from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Detectives believe John Katz shot Shawna Katz and then took his own life.
Next of kin has been notified.
The investigation continues.
