Indian River County Sheriff’s deputies stand outside of the Bermuda Club Somerset Bay community where Terri Mashkow, 47, with 25 years of service, died in the line of duty, Nov. 21, 2025, in Vero Beach.
Indian River County Sheriff’s deputies stand outside of the Bermuda Club Somerset Bay community where Terri Mashkow, 47, with 25 years of service, died in the line of duty, Nov. 21, 2025, in Vero Beach.
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Who is Michael Halberstam? Suspect in Vero Beach deputy shooting

A Vero Beach man was in critical condition following gunfire with deputies Friday during an eviction gone wrong, authorities say.

Michael Halberstam, 37, shot and killed Indian River County sheriff’s Deputy Terri Mashkow, Sheriff Eric Flowers said. Halberstam also shot and injured another deputy and a locksmith after his mother wanted him removed from her house, Flowers said.

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Here’s what we know about Halberstam.

Who is Michael Halberstam, accused of fatally shooting deputy?

Tim O’Hara is TCPalm’s environment reporter. Contact him at tim.ohara@tcpalm.com.

This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Who is Michael Halberstam? Suspect in Vero Beach deputy shooting

Reporting by Timothy O’Hara, Treasure Coast Newspapers / Treasure Coast Newspapers

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