With profound sadness, family, friends, and the Largo community are mourning the heartbreaking loss of Hitesh Patel, 55, and his son, Parth Patel, 27, following a tragic shooting at a residence on 132nd Avenue North in Largo, Florida, on Thursday night, July 9, 2026.
The devastating incident has left loved ones grieving the loss of two lives and searching for answers as they remember the moments, memories, and bond shared between a father and son.
According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 10:20 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. When authorities arrived, they found Parth Patel deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Hitesh Patel was found suffering from a gunshot wound and was transported to a hospital in critical condition, where he later died from his injuries.
Investigators said Parth, who was from Ohio, was visiting his father’s Largo home at the time of the tragedy. Authorities said he had been experiencing a noticeable decline in his mental health before the incident.
The sheriff’s office said a comment made by Hitesh to his son was believed to have led to the fatal shooting. Officials have not released additional details about the comment or whether anyone else was inside the home.
As family, friends, and loved ones mourn the tragic loss of Hitesh and Parth Patel, they are holding onto cherished memories and honoring the lives they lived. Their passing has left a deep void for everyone who knew and loved them.
May Hitesh Patel and Parth Patel rest in peace. Their memories will forever remain in the hearts of their family, friends, and all those whose lives they touched.
