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Deputy Randy Hoppert
Coverage of Deputy Randy Hoppert in the Nexus archive.
- WATCH: Eviction standoff turns war zone as gunman kills deputy in ambush, gets run over by armored vehicle
A violent eviction standoff in Porterville, California, resulted in the death of Deputy Randy Hoppert after he was shot by suspect David Eric Morales. Morales was later killed by a law enforcement BearCat armored vehicle after refusing to surrender during a prolonged firefight. The incident involved multiple tactical units and highlighted the dangers faced by first responders.