Following the shooting in Vero Beach that took the life of Indian River Sheriff’s Office Deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow and injured Deputy Florentino Arizpe and a locksmith in Vero Beach on Friday morning, multiple law enforcement agencies and government officials expressed their sympathies.Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 NewsThe deputies and the locksmith were shot while serving an eviction notice in the 1100 block of Governor’s Way, in the Bermuda Club/Somerset Bay community.INDIAN RIVER COUNTY GOVERNMENTINDIAN RIVER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEVERO BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT”It is with the deepest sorrow that the Vero Beach Police Department extends our heartfelt condolences to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Terri Sweeting Mashkow’s family, Deputy Tino Arizpe, and all those impacted by this tragedy.”We honor Deputy Mashkow’s ultimate sacrifice in service to our community, and we stand in solidarity with Deputy Arizpe as he recovers. We recognize the burden borne by the families, colleagues, and the entire law enforcement family, you are not alone.”As fellow first responders, we know the courage and commitment it takes to serve, and we mourn the loss of one of our own while wishing strength and healing to the injured. May Deputy Mashkow’s memory be a source of inspiration, and may our collective support comfort those who grieve.”Today and always, our thoughts, prayers, and unwavering respect go out to the Indian River Sheriff’s Office, your families, and the entire law enforcement community. We are with you.”FELLSMERE POLICE DEPARTMENTSEBASTIAN POLICE DEPARTMENTST. LUCIE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEFORT PIERCE POLICE DEPARTMENTPORT ST. LUCIE POLICE DEPARTMENTOKEECHOBEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEFrom the desk of Sheriff Noel E. Stephen “ Our prayers are with our sister agency, and with the deputies’ friends and families during this difficult time. We stand with you.”MARTIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICESTUART POLICE DEPARTMENTWEST PALM BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENTGet the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENTOur hearts are with the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office and with the family and loved ones of Deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, who made the ultimate sacrifice today in the line of duty.Deputy Sweeting-Mashkow served her community with bravery, integrity, and unwavering dedication for 25 years. We are profoundly grateful for her commitment to protecting the people of Indian River County.The Florida Department of Law Enforcement stands with our brothers and sisters in law enforcement as we mourn this tremendous loss. This tragedy is a solemn reminder of the dangers our law enforcement community face each day as they courageously wear the badge and answer the call to protect and serve.U.S. REP. MIKE HARIDOPOLOSMy wife, Stephanie, and I are heartbroken for the family of the deputy killed and the officers wounded in Indian River County today. We are praying for them, and for the entire law enforcement community, and urge all residents to rally behind those who serve and protect us.U.S. SEN. RICK SCOTTTragic news coming out of Indian River County as Deputy Mashkow, who served faithfully for 25 years, lost her life in the line of duty today, and another deputy was injured. Please join Ann and me in keeping the entire Indian River County Sheriff’s Office in your prayers.U.S. SEN. ASHLEY MOODYHeartbreaking news out of Indian River County. Justin and I are praying for the family of the deceased deputy and for the full recovery of those heroes who were brutally attacked while keeping Floridians safe.FLORIDA FIRST LADY CASEY DESANTISGovernor Ron DeSantis and I are praying for the officers and their families in Indian River County.CAROLE JEAN JORDAN, TAX COLLECTOR OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTYMy staff and I are profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of Indian River County Sheriff’s Deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow. We extend our deepest thoughts, prayers, and condolences to her family, loved ones, and the entire Sheriff’s Office staff during this heartbreaking time. For many years, Deputy Sweeting-Mashkow served alongside us, providing dedicated support and invaluable assistance at our offices. She will be deeply missed, yet her memory will forever endure in our hearts.CLAY COUNTY SHERIFF MICHELLE COOKTragic news out of Indian River County. A Deputy has been killed. Another deputy and a civilian were also shot. There is no such thing as a “routine” call.Prayers for all involved. FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL JAMES UTHMEIER
VERO BEACH, Fla. —
Following the shooting in Vero Beach that took the life of Indian River Sheriff’s Office Deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow and injured Deputy Florentino Arizpe and a locksmith in Vero Beach on Friday morning, multiple law enforcement agencies and government officials expressed their sympathies.
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The deputies and the locksmith were shot while serving an eviction notice in the 1100 block of Governor’s Way, in the Bermuda Club/Somerset Bay community.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY GOVERNMENT
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VERO BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
“It is with the deepest sorrow that the Vero Beach Police Department extends our heartfelt condolences to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Terri Sweeting Mashkow’s family, Deputy Tino Arizpe, and all those impacted by this tragedy.
“We honor Deputy Mashkow’s ultimate sacrifice in service to our community, and we stand in solidarity with Deputy Arizpe as he recovers. We recognize the burden borne by the families, colleagues, and the entire law enforcement family, you are not alone.
“As fellow first responders, we know the courage and commitment it takes to serve, and we mourn the loss of one of our own while wishing strength and healing to the injured. May Deputy Mashkow’s memory be a source of inspiration, and may our collective support comfort those who grieve.
“Today and always, our thoughts, prayers, and unwavering respect go out to the Indian River Sheriff’s Office, your families, and the entire law enforcement community. We are with you.”
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OKEECHOBEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
From the desk of Sheriff Noel E. Stephen “ Our prayers are with our sister agency, and with the deputies’ friends and families during this difficult time. We stand with you.”
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
Our hearts are with the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office and with the family and loved ones of Deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, who made the ultimate sacrifice today in the line of duty.
Deputy Sweeting-Mashkow served her community with bravery, integrity, and unwavering dedication for 25 years. We are profoundly grateful for her commitment to protecting the people of Indian River County.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement stands with our brothers and sisters in law enforcement as we mourn this tremendous loss. This tragedy is a solemn reminder of the dangers our law enforcement community face each day as they courageously wear the badge and answer the call to protect and serve.
U.S. REP. MIKE HARIDOPOLOS
My wife, Stephanie, and I are heartbroken for the family of the deputy killed and the officers wounded in Indian River County today. We are praying for them, and for the entire law enforcement community, and urge all residents to rally behind those who serve and protect us.
U.S. SEN. RICK SCOTT
Tragic news coming out of Indian River County as Deputy Mashkow, who served faithfully for 25 years, lost her life in the line of duty today, and another deputy was injured.
Please join Ann and me in keeping the entire Indian River County Sheriff’s Office in your prayers.
U.S. SEN. ASHLEY MOODY
Heartbreaking news out of Indian River County.
Justin and I are praying for the family of the deceased deputy and for the full recovery of those heroes who were brutally attacked while keeping Floridians safe.
FLORIDA FIRST LADY CASEY DESANTIS
Governor Ron DeSantis and I are praying for the officers and their families in Indian River County.
CAROLE JEAN JORDAN, TAX COLLECTOR OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
My staff and I are profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of Indian River County Sheriff’s Deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow. We extend our deepest thoughts, prayers, and condolences to her family, loved ones, and the entire Sheriff’s Office staff during this heartbreaking time. For many years, Deputy Sweeting-Mashkow served alongside us, providing dedicated support and invaluable assistance at our offices. She will be deeply missed, yet her memory will forever endure in our hearts.
CLAY COUNTY SHERIFF MICHELLE COOK
Tragic news out of Indian River County. A Deputy has been killed. Another deputy and a civilian were also shot.
There is no such thing as a “routine” call.
Prayers for all involved.
FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL JAMES UTHMEIER
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We are aware of an officer involved shooting in Indian River County.
We are praying for the brave officers who put their lives on the line to protect Florida and our families.
— Attorney General James Uthmeier (@AGJamesUthmeier) November 21, 2025