College Baseball Player Charged After Alleged Assault on Elderly Man in Bar
Owen Hayes, 21, faces felony assault and elder abuse charges following an alleged unprovoked attack on an 84-year-old man in Santa Clarita, California.
- The incident occurred on February 28, 2025, at Doc’s Inn in Santa Clarita, California, during a heated altercation captured on video.
- Video evidence reportedly shows Owen Hayes attacking the elderly man from behind, knocking him unconscious.
- The 84-year-old victim was hospitalized but did not sustain serious injuries and is recovering, according to law enforcement sources.
- Hayes, a student-athlete at The Master’s University, surrendered to authorities on March 17 and is being held on $50,000 bail.
- The Master’s University has removed Hayes’ profile from its website and declined to comment, citing legal and privacy considerations.