Punta Gorda city manager Greg Murray has resigned from his position for unspecified reasons.
According to the City of Punta Gorda, Murray resigned at the end of the day Tuesday. However, NBC2 was not given a reason for his decision at this time.
On Aug. 2, Murray was escorted from a bar called Shorty's Place after a staff member called the police, claiming an intoxicated person refused to leave the property. He ultimately ended up in the hospital.
The body cam video shows a Punta Gorda police officer speaking with a staff member, who said Murray became upset with another customer who allegedly didn't honor a bet on a pool game.
The officer then approached Murray and told him he needed to go home. Murray then said he would walk.
However, multiple times, he could be seen on camera holding onto the officer in what appeared to be an effort to keep himself upright.
After the officer asked Murray about a dozen times to put his sandals on, he gave a stern warning.
The officer said,"This is not a good situation. People are going to start recording this. We don't want that. Put on your sandals so I can take you home."
Eventually, officers called EMS to evaluate Murray as they did not feel it was right to take him directly home.
Part of the police report reads as follows:
"....expressed concerns about Gregory`s level of intoxication or potential medical issues, and he did not feel comfortable providing transportation. Therefore, I called for FIRE/EMS to evaluate Gregory`s condition. Officer Nowak additionally mentioned that Gregory underwent screening by EMS and exhibited difficulty in responding to simple questions, including the current date or the president`s name. Gregory was subsequently transported to ShorePoint Health PG."
In August, Murray told NBC2 he started taking a new medication for blood sugar control shortly before the incident because he is diabetic. Murray also said he remembers having a big headache, dizziness, and some confusion. He stated at some point, everything went blank, and the next thing he recognized was being at the hospital.
The City of Punta Gorda released the following statement after the incident:
"We have received and appreciate the heartfelt concerns from many residents regarding the health and well-being of our City Manager, Greg Murray. On Friday, August 2nd, Greg experienced a medical issue while at a local establishment with friends, which required him to be admitted to ShorePoint Hospital in Punta Gorda. We are relieved to share that his condition was promptly addressed, successfully regulating his blood chemistry. By the afternoon of August 3rd, Greg was able to return home, was out working, and has followed up with his physician for additional care. Greg deeply regrets any distress or confusion that may have arisen during this episode. Greg values the trust and support of our community and is committed to continuing to address any concerns in the City with the utmost sincerity and respect."
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