Archive · 22 Nov 2025
Florida Deputy Killed, Two Injured in Eviction Shooting
A 25-year veteran deputy, Terri Mashkow, was shot and killed while helping with an eviction.
Two other deputies were also injured.
The suspect, Michael Halberstam, was shot and is in critical condition.
This is only the second such death in the Indian River County Sheriff's Office's 100-year history.
Deputy Terri Mashkow, 47, killed in line of duty
Two other deputies injured, in critical and stable condition
Suspect identified as Michael Halberstam, with prior criminal record
Incident occurred during eviction in Vero Beach, Indian River County
Sheriff Eric Flowers calls it the second line-of-duty death in 100 years
- Who
- Deputy Terri Mashkow, Michael Halberstam
- What
- Shooting during eviction
- When
- Friday morning
- Where
- Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida
- Why
- Eviction gone wrong
Law Enforcement Perspective
Civil Liberties Advocates
Eviction Policies
Law Enforcement Perspective
Law enforcement argues for strict enforcement of eviction orders to maintain public order.
Civil Liberties Advocates
Civil liberties advocates argue for more tenant protections and alternatives to eviction.
- Deputy's Age
- 47
- Years of Service
- 25
- Suspect's Age
- Late 30s
- Previous Calls at Residence
- At least one
- Distance from Miami
- 140 miles
