A tense and dangerous police encounter unfolded after officers from the Topanga Patrol Division responded to a radio call reporting an assault with a deadly weapon. The suspect was later identified as 27-year-old Marcus Hayes.

According to police, officers arriving on scene observed Hayes running past them while armed. They immediately issued commands ordering him to drop the weapon. Hayes refused to comply, prompting officers to initiate a foot pursuit while continuing to issue repeated verbal warnings.

During the pursuit, Hayes allegedly turned toward the officers, raised his firearm, and opened fire. Officers responded, resulting in an officer-involved shooting that brought the confrontation to an end.

Authorities stated that the officers’ actions were taken to stop an immediate and lethal threat. No further details about injuries have been released, and the incident remains under active investigation in accordance with standard protocol for officer-involved shootings.

Officials emphasized that the encounter highlights the extreme dangers law enforcement officers face during armed suspect calls, where decisions must be made in seconds to protect lives. The case will undergo a full review by internal investigators and prosecuting authorities.