Cop-Killing Thug Run Over by a BearCat ‘Got What He Deserved’ [WATCH]

A sheriff’s deputy in California was killed Thursday after an armed suspect opened fire during the service of an eviction notice, leading to an hours-long standoff that ended when the suspect was killed by an armored law enforcement vehicle, authorities said, as reported by Fox News.

Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux said the incident began around 10:40 a.m. in Porterville when deputies encountered 48-year-old David Eric Morales.

According to investigators, Morales allegedly fired at deputies with a high-powered rifle after they arrived to serve a final eviction notice.

Authorities said Morales had not paid rent for 35 days, and deputies were attempting to carry out a civil order of removal when the situation escalated.

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Boudreaux said the suspect appeared to have anticipated the deputies’ arrival and “laid in wait” before opening fire.

“This situation went from a civil order of removal to where our officer was shot and killed. This is senseless,” Boudreaux said during a news conference.

The deputy who was killed was identified as Deputy Randy Hoppert.

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He was transported to Sierra View District Hospital, where he died at 11:57 a.m., according to officials.

Authorities said Hoppert had previously served as a Navy corpsman from 2010 to 2015 and joined the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 5, 2020.

Boudreaux said authorities considered transporting Hoppert to Fresno for additional treatment, but his condition was too unstable for transfer.

Following the shooting, Morales remained barricaded inside his home for several hours.

During the standoff, authorities said he continued firing at law enforcement personnel and equipment, including striking multiple tactical vehicles and shooting down a drone that had been deployed over the scene.

Law enforcement agencies from across the region responded to assist in containing the situation.

According to Boudreaux, Morales eventually exited the home through a window and was later located outside in brush, lying prone and wearing camouflage clothing.

“The suspect was lying prone on the ground, in camouflage clothing, continuing to pose a threat,” Boudreaux said.

“The situation was resolved, and the suspect is now dead. He was not shot. One of the BearCats ran over him and killed him.”

Boudreaux described the suspect’s actions as the determining factor in how the situation concluded.

“Don’t shoot at cops. You shoot at cops, we’re going to run you over. He got run over. He got what he deserved,” the sheriff said.

He added that Morales had “chosen this ending.”

Authorities said the investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Boudreaux said he met with Hoppert’s family at the hospital following the shooting.

“I sat down at the hospital and met with the wife and his mom, and I can tell you there is no consoling that family at this point,” he said.

“Attacks on law enforcement of this nature must stop.”

Officials said an escort was being arranged to accompany Hoppert’s body from the hospital to the coroner’s office as part of standard procedure.

The case continues to be reviewed as investigators work to gather additional details about the events leading up to the shooting and the subsequent standoff.

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