Randy Hoppert

Detective Randy Hoppert was shot and killed while responding to officers who were met with gunfire while serving an eviction notice.

Around 10:20 a.m., deputies were serving an eviction notice at 1713 W Brian Lane in Porterville when the subject shot at them with a high-powered rifle. When Detective Hoppert arrived, he was struck by gunfire while he engaged in the shootout with the suspect. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.

The suspect remained barricaded and exited the home six hours later. He was fully camouflaged and was firing at officers while hiding in the foliage in the backyard, stating that he would not surrender. A tactical vehicle ran him over while he fired at officers.

Detective Hoppert was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Tulare County Sheriff's Office for six years. His father also served with the Tulare County Sheriff's Office, and his grandfather was an Undersheriff.

Survivors include his expectant wife. His father also served with the Tulare County Sheriff's Office, and his grandfather was an Undersheriff.

On behalf of Point 27, we would like to offer condolences for Detective Randy Hoppeert. Please know we are eternally grateful for Randy’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Detective Randy Hoppert, Point 27 sent Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office in Visalia, California for Randy’s partner and fellow deputies. Point 27 also sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Detective Randy Hoppert’s family.

Point 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, with God’s Word inscribed on Shields of Strength jewelry.

Surviving Wife of Detective Jerry M. Rhodes, Dallas Police Department Retired