2 deputies shot, 1 killed serving eviction notice in South Florida

Key Concepts

Eviction
Line of Duty Death
Assault on Law Enforcement Officers
Sheriff's Office
Locksmith
Tragedy

Incident Overview

On the morning of the sixth day before Thanksgiving, the Indian River County Sheriff's Office Civil Unit was dispatched to 1137 Governor's Way in Bermuda Club, Somerset Bay, to serve an eviction notice. The resident of the home, a mother, was evicting her son, identified as Michael Halberam, born in 1988.

The Confrontation and Violence

Deputies and a locksmith were on the scene to execute the court-ordered eviction. Upon making entry into the residence, Mr. Halberam retrieved a weapon and began firing indiscriminately at the deputies present.

Casualties and Injuries

Deputy Tino Arisby: A 25-year veteran of the Sheriff's Office, was shot in the shoulder. He managed to retreat into the garage and is currently recovering at Lawnwood, though injured.
Deputy Terry Sweding Mashcow: 47 years old, with 25 years and 16 days of service with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office, was killed in the line of duty inside the residence.
Sergeant: The sergeant on scene was not injured. He did fire his weapon. The investigation is ongoing to determine if Deputy Terry Sweden Mashcow fired her weapon.
Locksmith: The locksmith present at the scene is currently in surgery and in critical condition.
Suspect (Michael Halberam): The perpetrator is also in surgery and in critical condition.

Investigation and Notification

The Sheriff's Office team has been meeting with the families of all involved individuals to notify them of this "awful tragedy."

Significance for the Sheriff's Office

This incident marks the second line-of-duty death for the Indian River County Sheriff's Office in its 100th year of operation.

Conclusion

The events of this morning represent a profound tragedy for the Indian River County Sheriff's Office, resulting in the loss of a deputy's life and severe injuries to another deputy and a civilian locksmith, all stemming from an eviction service. The suspect also sustained critical injuries. The Sheriff's Office is providing support to the affected families and continuing its investigation into the details of the shooting.