Detectives Investigate an Apparent Murder-Suicide in Palm Harbor (24-060)

PALM HARBOR – On April 30, 2024, at approximately 8:24 a.m., deputies responded to 4192 Moreno Drive, in Palm Harbor, after a 911 call was received reporting a male and a female had been shot.

Once deputies arrived on scene, they located 52-year-old Stacey McLean deceased in a bedroom. Deputies also located 26-year-old Darryl Serraj deceased in a separate bedroom, with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to detectives, Serraj was in a romantic relationship with McClean’s daughter for approximately five years and their relationship recently ended. Detectives say Serraj broke into the residence, murdered McLean, and then took his own life.

An autopsy will be conducted, and the Medical Examiner’s Office will work to determine the cause and manner of death.

Next of kin has been notified.

The investigation continues.

Summary: 

Darryl Serraj (Suspect - Deceased)
DOB: 11/3/1997
Address: 10021 Rosemary Leaf Lane, Riverview

Stacey McLean (Victim - Deceased)
DOB:3/3/1972
Address: 4192 Moreno Drive, Palm Harbor