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A Florida sheriff’s deputy was killed in the line of duty while serving an eviction notice Friday morning, officials said.

“It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, who was killed in the line of duty on November 21st, 2025 while faithfully serving our community,” the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office in Vero Beach wrote on its social media Friday afternoon.

“Her loss is felt deeply by every member of our agency, as well as by the community she served with pride,” the department added.

Mashkow, 47, served with the sheriff’s department for 25 years and 16 days, Sheriff Eric Flowers said in a news conference.

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