Deputy Sheriff Jack Lanceson Hopkins, 31, was killed on October 19, 2016 while responding to a domestic disturbance near the intersection of County Roads 115 and 170, about eight miles south of Alturas, California. Hopkins arrived at the rural property at about 10:27 AM and was immediately fired upon by the primary suspect; he was killed instantly during that initial encounter.

The suspect fled but was intercepted by Sheriff Mike Poindexter, who exchanged gunfire with the suspect. The suspect was wounded and taken into custody. The suspect was later found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Hopkins had served with the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office for about a year after previously working for the Alturas Police Department. He is survived by his parents Lance and Carroll Hopkins, his grandmother Twila Hopkins, five siblings and a large extended family. Memorials including the Deputy Jack Hopkins Memorial Fund were created in his honor.

Did anyone in the community have contact with Deputy Hopkins or information about that October 19 call?