Indian River County is a county located in the southeastern region of Florida, United States. With a population of approximately 160,000 people as of the 2020 census, its county seat is the city of Vero Beach. The county is part of the Atlantic Coastal Ridge and is known for its citrus production and coastal communities.
The area is notable for its natural environment, including the Indian River Lagoon, one of the most biodiverse estuaries in North America. This ecological significance, combined with its agricultural economy and role as a tourist destination, defines much of the county's character.
Recently, Indian River County has been the focus of national news due to a tragic law enforcement incident. According to multiple news reports from late 2025, a deputy was killed and several others were injured during a shooting that occurred while officers were attempting to serve an eviction notice north of Vero Beach. This event has drawn significant attention to the county.
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- Live updates: 1 deputy dead, several injured in shooting north of Vero Beach - Sarasota Herald-Tribune 2025-11-22 02:17 · Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- Indian River County deputy killed, another wounded in eviction shooting - Sebastian Daily 2025-11-22 02:11 · Sebastian Daily
- Florida deputy killed, 2 others hurt while serving eviction notice: sheriff - NewsNation 2025-11-22 01:59 · NewsNation
- Florida deputy killed, others injured after being shot while trying to serve eviction notice - NBC26 2025-11-22 01:54 · NBC26
- 1 deputy dead, 2 others injured while serving eviction notice in Indian River County - WPBF 2025-11-22 01:53 · WPBF
- Indian River County Sheriff's Office deputy killed: News update - FOX 35 Orlando 2025-11-22 01:48 · FOX 35 Orlando
- Live updates: 1 deputy dead, several injured in shooting north of Vero Beach - Naples Daily News 2025-11-22 01:46 · Naples Daily News
- Chopper Video: Florida deputy killed, 2 others injured - WPBF 2025-11-22 01:46 · WPBF
- Watch: Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers addresses media after deputy involved shooting - Treasure Coast News 2025-11-22 01:41 · Treasure Coast News
- Who is Deputy Terri Mashkow? Indian River County Cop Killed, 2 Others Injured in Shooting - Times Now 2025-11-22 01:37 · Times Now