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On a spring morning in Porterville, California, the life of a dedicated detective was cut tragically short. Detective Randy Hoppert, a 35-year-old male with the Tulare County Sheriff's Office, was shot and killed on April 9, 2026, while responding to a call for assistance. The incident began around 10:20 a.m. when deputies were attempting to serve an eviction notice at a residence on West Brian Lane. The subject of the notice, David Eric Morales, was reportedly waiting for them and opened fire w ...Read More

Victim Details

Detective Randy Hoppert

Male

White / Caucasian

Porterville

CA

2026-04-09

35

Detective

Randy Hoppert

04/19/2026