Sergeant Terri Jean Sweeting-Mashkow

Sergeant Terri Jean Sweeting-Mashkow

Indian River County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Friday, November 21, 2025

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Terri Jean Sweeting-Mashkow

Sergeant Terri Mashkow was shot and killed while serving an eviction notice at the 1100 block of Governors Way in Vero Beach.

When three deputies and a locksmith entered the home at 8:42 a.m., a subject approached them in the entryway and fired at them. One deputy was struck in the shoulder before fleeing into the garage. Sergeant Mashkow was struck and killed. Another sergeant returned fire, wounding the shooter.

The locksmith, David Long, was critically wounded and succumbed to his wounds two days later. He was posthumously named an honorary deputy.

The suspect was transported to the hospital in critical condition and died two days later.

Sergeant Mashkow had served with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office for 25 years. She is survived by her husband, daughter, step-son, and mother.

Sergeant Mashkow was posthumously promoted to Sergeant.

Bio

  • Age 47
  • Tour 25 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Not available
  • Offender Shot and killed

eviction

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