Officer Killed, Two Hurt While Trying to Remove Woman’s Son – Investigators Probe What Went Wrong

In the end, the events of that morning on Governors Way are a stark reminder: even seemingly mundane assignments carry risks that can turn fatal.

For Mashkow, her colleagues, her family, and the people she protected, her legacy is now permanently etched in both community memory and the history of the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office.

Her life and service exemplify the highest ideals of law enforcement, valor, and civic duty.