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.

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