WPTV, Indian River County Sheriff's Office

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. — For the first time, WPTV is hearing from the family of a beloved locksmith who was shot and killed while assisting deputies with an eviction notice in Indian River County.

It's been five days since the shooting claimed the lives of locksmith David Long, 76, and Indian River County Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow.

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Earlier this week, WPTV highlighted Long's impact on the community.

On Wednesday, his family invited WPTV reporter Tyler Hatfield to join them as deputies escorted his body to the funeral home.

Deputies on Wednesday honored a hero — one who did not have a badge, but instead a lock a

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