ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A St. Petersburg police officer has died due to complications from COVID-19.
The department announced Friday that Officer Michael Weiskopf died Friday.
He was 52.
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He leaves behind a wife and extended family.
Officer Weiskopf began his career with the Department in 2003 and was assigned to the Traffic Section Crash Investigation Unit.
Just before 2 p.m. Friday, 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: https://www.suncoastpba.com/donate.