Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Aug 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Task force probes police force after mental health call
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Pinellas County’s Use of Deadly Force Investigative Task Force is investigating the death of 48-year-old Brian Pepal after police responded to a mental health call in St. Petersburg. Neighbor questions the department’s use of force before Pepal died, prompting the task force review.
WHO: Pinellas County Use of Deadly Force Investigative Task Force; neighbors; police involved in the mental health call; Brian Pepal (48).
WHAT: A deadly-force investigation was launched after a man died following police response to a mental health call, with neighbors questioning the use of force.
WHEN: Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 5:07 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: The death occurred after police responded to a mental health call, and the task force is reviewing the circumstances involving the use of force.
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