Video shows police take down cop killer with armored vehicle after gunman turned neighborhood into war zone
A dramatic standoff in California ended with police using an armored vehicle to take down a suspect who killed a deputy. The incident began when David Morales ambushed deputies serving an eviction notice, leading to a prolonged firefight. Video footage released by the Kern County Sheriff's Office captures the intense moments of the confrontation and the tactical response from law enforcement.
- ▪The standoff occurred on April 9, 2026, when deputies were serving an eviction notice in Porterville.
- ▪David Morales, the suspect, fired at deputies, leading to a significant tactical response from the Kern County Sheriff's Office SWAT team.
- ▪The confrontation lasted for several hours, with Morales continuing to fire from inside the home before attempting to flee.
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California Video shows police take down cop killer with armored vehicle after gunman turned neighborhood into war zone Thermal drone video shows suspect David Morales aiming a rifle at deputies from beneath a tree in camouflage By Stepheny Price Fox News Published May 20, 2026 7:59pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video New police video shows deadly standoff after deputy killed in California shooting Bodycam and drone video show the deadly SWAT standoff after Tulare County Deputy Randy Hoppert was killed serving an eviction notice on April 9, 2026.
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