Detective Randy Hoppert, age 35
Lost to gun violence on April 9, 2026 in Porterville, California.
Detective Hoppert was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Tulare County Sheriff's Office for 6 years. His father also served with the Tulare County Sheriff's Office, and his grandfather was an Undersherif. Thank you for your service & RIP.
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News sources:
- Detective Randy Hoppert, Tulare County Sheriff's Office, California
- KBAK: Detective killed in Porterville shooting, suspect dead, run over by armored vehicle
- https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/porterville-shooting/detective-killed-porterville-shooting/
- Apr 9: Visalia Times-Delta: Deputy killed in Porterville shooting ID'd. BearCat runs over shooter
- KBAK: Deputy shot in Porterville, residents asked to stay away
- Gun Violence Archive
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