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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