Hayward Police Department Press Release Re: Jaime Mejia Lopez Shootout
HAYWARD, Calif., On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, an officer-involved shooting occurred in Hayward after a suspect pointed a firearm and shot at responding officers. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Jaime Mejia Lopez, was taken into custody. This was the first officer-involved shooting for the Hayward Police Department in 2025.
At approximately 4:12 p.m., Hayward Police Dispatch received a detailed witness report of a Hispanic adult male in his 30s armed with a handgun. Hayward Police Officers quickly responded to the area and located a suspect matching the description…