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Terri Jean Sweeting-Mashkow
Incident
Sergeant Terri Sweeting-Mashkow was shot and killed while serving an eviction notice at the 1100 block of Governors Way in Vero Beach at 9:02 a.m.
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 Sweeting-Mashkow was struck and killed at the scene. 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 Sweeting-Mashkow had served with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office for 25 years.
Survivors
She is survived by her husband, daughter, step-son, and mother.
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25 years. You could have gone home.
Sergeant Sweeting-Mashkow gave the Indian River County Sheriff's Office 25 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Vero Beach community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Sweeting-Mashkow.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Indian River County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Terri is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.2% of the 1,007 remembered there.
Terri is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Terri is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2025, 4 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 2025, 53 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 135th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2025, 53 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 139th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Terri was 47. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Terri had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Terri was 47. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Terri had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Terri was 47. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Terri had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 7.6% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Fridays: 13.2%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Indian River County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.2% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 0.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 0.4% of these deaths.
Her people
Indian River County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, Terri among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
What is kept
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