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Sheriff's Detective Killed in Eviction Notice Shootout

4/11/2026

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Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux confirmed that Detective Randy Hoppert was shot and killed on April 9, 2026, in Porterville while serving an eviction notice.
The suspect, David Morales, barricaded himself and exchanged gunfire with deputies.
Hoppert joined the Tulare County Sheriff's Office in January 2020 and leaves behind a pregnant wife.
Law enforcement used a BearCat vehicle to neutralize Morales.
The Visalia Police Department leads the investigation due to the use of force.

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Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux confirmed that Detective Randy Hoppert was shot and killed on April 9, 2026, in Porterville while serving an eviction notice.
The suspect, David Morales, barricaded himself and exchanged gunfire with deputies.
Hoppert joined the Tulare County Sheriff's Office in January 2020 and leaves behind a pregnant wife.
Law enforcement used a BearCat vehicle to neutralize Morales.
The Visalia Police Department leads the investigation due to the use of force.