Release posted on 08-27-21 at 11:41 a.m.

It is with a heavy hearts that we share with you the news that St. Petersburg Police Officer Michael Weiskopf passed away this morning, August 27, 2021, from complications related to COVID-19.

Officer Weiskopf (why scoff) began his career with the Department in 2003 and was assigned to the Traffic Section Crash Investigation Unit. He was 52 years old and leaves behind a grieving wife and extended family.

Today at 1 p.m., a police procession will escort Officer Weiskopf's body from Bayfront Health to Gross Funeral home. The procession route will be 8th Street South, north to 1st Avenue North, proceeding west in front of the Police Department, south on 58th Street to Central Avenue, and proceeding west to Gross Funeral home.

Members of the Police Dept. will line 1st Avenue North in front of Police Headquarters, 1301 1st Avenue North, and the flag will be lowered as the procession passes.

Funeral services information will be provided once they are finalized.

Anyone wishing to make donations to the family of Officer Michael Weiskopf can send them through SunCoast Law Enforcement Charities (SCLEC) at: