1 deputy dead, 2 others injured while serving eviction notice in Florida
By Danielle Scruggs
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Florida (WPBF) — Authorities are investigating after one deputy was killed and another was shot Friday morning in Indian River County.
Indian River County sheriff Eric Flowers said three deputies were serving an eviction notice in the 1100 block of Governor’s Way, in the Bermuda Club/Somerset Bay community
Deputy Terri Mashkow, 47, was killed inside the residence. She had 25 years and 16 days of service.
Deputy Florentino Arizpe, who has also been with IRCO for 25 years, was shot in the shoulder. Flowers said he retreated into the garage. He is recovering at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital.
Their sergeant, Deputy Arizpe, was also on the scene and was not injured.
The locksmith on the scene is in surgery and in critical condition. The suspect is also in surgery in critical condition.
Gov. Ron DeSantis commented about the shooting during a separate press conference.
“We are monitoring a situation in Indian River County. We had three officers that have been shot, suspect,” said DeSantis. “There is just a lot going on. Just know, Florida Department of Law Enforcement is engaged, working with the sheriff and the local community. We will hope for the best results out of that,” he added.
At least a dozen sheriff’s vehicles and unmarked law enforcement cars, including an armored sheriff’s vehicle, were seen driving at high speeds along U.S. Route 1 in Vero Beach moments after the call came in.
Updates will be provided on-air and online as more details become available.
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