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Porterville neighborhood reacts to the deadly shooting of TCSO Deputy

Deputies and residents were evacuated as officers used a bearcat to end the standoff after Detective Randy Hoppert was struck, officials said.

Summary by KERO
Residents in Porterville are expressing shock and confusion after witnessing a shooting involving suspect David Morales that left Deputy Randy Hoppert struck by gunfire.Homeowner Juan Alvarado said he feels sick to his stomach and regrets the moment he looked up to see what was going on."I dont think I'm doing too well. I feel nauseous, I feel dizzy," Alvarado said."What I witnessed was that, them shooting back at him and then I saw when the off…

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KERO broke the news on Friday, April 10, 2026.
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