Terri Mashkow: What we know about Indian River County deputy killed in duty

Community mourns deputy killed while serving eviction notice

The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office is mourning Deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, who was shot and killed Friday while serving an eviction notice, authorities said. Sweeting-Mashkow, a 25-year veteran of the department, is being remembered as a dedicated deputy, loving wife, and loyal friend.

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. - An Indian River County deputy gave the ultimate sacrifice, officials said, when she died in the line of duty on Friday morning. 

Deputy Terri Mashkow, 47, was killed in a Nov. 21 shooting that occurred when deputies served an eviction notice at a Vero Beach home. 

Three Indian River County deputies were shot in a shooting on Nov. 21, 2025.

Mashkow's death is one that the sheriff's office will feel forever, Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers said. 

What we know:

Terri Mashkow, 47, worked with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office for 25 years. 

After starting out as a dispatcher, Mashkow transferred to the sheriff's office's Legal Process Civil Unit in 2023.  

Deputy Terri Mashkow, 47, was killed in a Nov. 21 shooting that occurred when deputies served an eviction notice at a Vero Beach home. 

Sheriff Flowers described Mashkow as an "amazing deputy" with a "beautiful heart." 

Flowers called Mashkow's family on Friday to tell them about her death. 

"I’m absolutely heartbroken. I’ve worked my entire career with Terri," Flowers said. 

Mashkow's death is the second Indian River County deputy in the line of duty death in 100 years. 

Indian River County Sheriff's Office deputy killed: News update

A deputy with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office was shot and killed Friday morning while serving an eviction notice. A second deputy was also shot. A locksmith was also shot and taken to the hospital in critical condition. The suspect was also shot multiple times and taken to the hospital in critical condition. Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers provides an update.

What happened to Terri Mashkow? 

Deputy Mashkow responded to a "standard" call for service for an eviction in Bermuda Club – a gated community in Vero Beach – along AIA. Another deputy, a sergeant with the sheriff's office and a locksmith were also on the scene to conduct the eviction. 

As they entered the home, the homeowner's son – Michael Halberstam – fired randomly at the deputies, the sheriff's office said. 

One deputy was hit in the shoulder. But, Mashkow's injuries were fatal. 

The sergeant was not injured, and the locksmith is in critical condition, the sheriff said Nov. 21. 

What's next:

The sheriff's office continues to investigate the shooting. It's not known at this time if Mashkow fired her weapon, the sheriff said.