VERO BEACH, Fla. - 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 when they were serving an eviction notice at a home near Vero Beach. Officer Terri Sweeting-Mashkow lost her life in the gunfire, while another deputy is in recovery and the locksmith remains in critical condition. Despite previous disturbance calls from the home, deputies did not anticipate trouble during the eviction. Following the incident, Sweeting-Mashkow was posthumously promoted to sergeant, leaving a profound impact on her team.
Tragic Confrontation in Florida Ends with Deputy's Death
A gunman involved in a fatal confrontation with deputies succumbed to his injuries following an eviction notice incident in Vero Beach, Florida.
A tragic incident unfolded in Vero Beach, Florida last week when 37-year-old Michael Halberstam shot two deputies and a locksmith while they served an eviction notice. Deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow tragically lost her life in the exchange. Halberstam later died from injuries sustained during the shootout. The sheriff’s office had received multiple calls regarding disturbances at the residence, but approached the situation as a routine eviction.
