Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Michael Halberstam
Gender : Male
Age : 37
Race : White
Date : 11/21/2025
Location : 1100 block of Governors Way
City : Vero Beach
County : Indian River
State : Florida
Agency : Indian River County Sheriffs Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/21/2025, deputies went to a home on Governors Way for an eviction requested by the man’s mother. Police reported that once inside the home the man fired a gun and hit several people. One deputy died and another deputy and a locksmith were injured. Deputies opened fire and hit him. He was taken to a hospital and died from his injuries on 11/23/2025.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/indian-river-county-sheriffs-office-deputy-shooting-suspect-dead/
https://apnews.com/article/0a8e2d36cc24c6e6f6ae74b6ab42593d
