Police video shows fate of cop-killing gunman at hands of California sheriff’s deputy
A police video has been released showing the fatal confrontation between a gunman and California sheriff's deputies. The incident involved David Eric Morales, who was accused of killing a sheriff's detective and was ultimately subdued by an armored vehicle after a prolonged standoff. The sheriff's office reported that Deputy Randy Hoppert was shot during the ambush and later died from his injuries.
- ▪The confrontation began when deputies attempted to serve an eviction notice to David Eric Morales.
- ▪Morales opened fire on deputies with a high-powered rifle, leading to an hours-long standoff.
- ▪Deputy Randy Hoppert was struck during the ambush and later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.
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Metro Police video shows fate of cop-killing gunman at hands of California sheriff’s deputy By Nina Joudeh Published May 20, 2026, 4:02 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Newly released police video shows the moment a California gunman accused of killing a sheriff’s detective was fatally flattened by an armored BearCat vehicle after an hours-long standoff. Video from the April 8 confrontation, shared by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, shows deputies pinned down by relentless gunfire before the suspect, David Eric Morales, is ultimately subdued by an armored vehicle after repeatedly ignoring commands to drop his weapon.
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