Incident

3-2-2026 Florida Vero Beach 2-1

March 2, 2026

Location

Commerce Ave and 12th St
Vero Beach, Florida

Incident Characteristics

Shot - Wounded/Injured
Officer Involved Incident
Federal LEO Action - ICE, CBP, FBI, ATF
Officer Involved Shooting - Officer shot
Officer Involved Shooting - subject/suspect/perpetrator shot
Drive-by (car to street, car to car)

Notes

LE taking suspect with warrant into custody

District Information

Congressional District:

8

State Senate District:

29

State House District:

34

Victims

Name:

US Marshall

Age Group:

Adult 18+

Status:

Injured

Name:

Deputy

Age Group:

Adult 18+

Status:

Injured

Subjects-Suspects

Name:

Thomas Steffens

Age:

72

Age Group:

Adult 18+

Gender:

Male

Status:

Injured

Sources

https://www.wptv.com/news/region-indian-river-county/vero-beach/4-deputies-u-s-marshals-officer-involved-in-vero-beach-shooting-suspect-hospitalized

https://cw34.com/news/local/deputy-involved-shooting-treasure-coast-florida-news-new-details-on-deputy-involved-shooting-expected-in-martin-co-sheriff-news-conference-12th-street-and-commerce-avenue