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Porterville deputy shot; suspect dies after being run over by armored vehicle
local1 month ago

Porterville deputy shot; suspect dies after being run over by armored vehicle

A Tulare County sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot while serving an eviction notice in Porterville, triggering an hours-long standoff that ended when an armored vehicle ran over the suspect, killing him. Deputy Randy Hoppert, 35, who had served six years, died; the suspect, David Morales, 59, had fired at officers and a drone and reportedly owned 18 firearms. Authorities evacuated blocks and lockdowns were issued for nearby schools as negotiators attempted to resolve the situation. Morales had no listed criminal history; Hoppert’s wife is four months pregnant.

via Police1|
#eviction-notice#local#porterville
Armored vehicle ends Porterville eviction standoff after deputy's death
crime1 month ago

Armored vehicle ends Porterville eviction standoff after deputy's death

A Tulare County sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot while serving an eviction notice in Porterville, triggering a lengthy standoff during which deputies were fired upon; the suspect, a 60-year-old man who hadn’t paid rent for 35 days, was killed when an armored SWAT vehicle drove into the yard and ran him over, ending the confrontation. The deputy killed was Detective Randy Hoppert, and residents were evacuated as schools went on lockdown.

via The Independent|
#california#crime#porterville
Porterville confrontation ends with deputy dead and suspect slain after eviction standoff
crime1 month ago

Porterville confrontation ends with deputy dead and suspect slain after eviction standoff

During an eviction service in Porterville, Tulare County Sheriff's Office Detective Randy Hoppert was shot and killed; the suspect, 59-year-old David Morales, died hours later after a confrontation with armored vehicles following an hours-long standoff. Multiple agencies, including SWAT and crisis negotiators, responded; Hoppert leaves behind a pregnant wife. This marks the Tulare County Sheriff's Office’s first line-of-duty death since 2007.

via ABC30 Fresno|
#crime#david-morales#deputy-randy-hoppert
Porterville eviction shooting claims deputy’s life
crime1 month ago

Porterville eviction shooting claims deputy’s life

A Tulare County Sheriff's Office detective, Randy Hoppert, was fatally shot while serving an eviction notice at a Porterville home. The 60-year-old suspect barricaded inside and was later killed after a lengthy, multi-agency response that included SWAT and crisis negotiators. Authorities evacuated nearby blocks and secured area schools as the investigation continued. Hoppert, a Navy veteran who joined the sheriff’s office in 2020, leaves behind a pregnant wife; this marks the sheriff’s office’s first line-of-duty death since 2007.

via ABC7 San Francisco|
#crime#eviction-notice#line-of-duty-death