In brief
Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, a veteran deputy of 25 years, was killed by a gunman who was subsequently shot and died from his injuries the next day. The sheriff's office had received numerous calls regarding the suspect, Michael Halberstam, before the incident occurred during a routine eviction. One other deputy was injured, and a locksmith remains in critical condition.
VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A gunman who killed a Florida deputy last week died on Saturday from injuries received in the confrontation, authorities say. Michael Halberstam, 37, shot two Indian River County deputies and a locksmith on Friday when they were serving an eviction notice at a home in Vero Beach, where Halberstam’s mother was trying to evict him. Following the gunfire, officers returned fire, striking Halberstam multiple times. He succumbed to his injuries Saturday afternoon, according to the county’s sheriff’s department.One of the deputies, Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, was killed, and another deputy is recovering from a shoulder injury. The locksmith was reported to be in critical condition after undergoing surgery.Sheriff Eric Flowers stated that the sheriff's office had received seven calls from the home in the prior month, most of which were from the suspect’s mother. Despite this history, deputies did not anticipate trouble during the eviction. This was a standard call for service, Flowers noted, adding that Halberstam had no known issues on his record that would have prevented him from owning a firearm.Sweeting-Mashkow, honored for her service, was posthumously promoted to sergeant. Sheriff Flowers expressed deep sorrow, stating, I can tell you that our team will feel this forever.\
