Oakland Security Guard Fires at Masked Suspects, Leading to Crash in Hayward

OAKLAND, CA — An Oakland security guard, fearing for their life, opened fire on masked suspects during an attempted confrontation, sparking a police pursuit that ended in a major crash in Hayward, authorities said.

The incident occurred on the evening of September 3, 2025. According to the Oakland Police Department, a security guard was confronted by several masked individuals in a commercial area of Oakland. Feeling threatened, the guard discharged a firearm in the direction of the suspects. The suspects immediately fled the scene in a getaway vehicle, initiating a police pursuit that crossed city limits.

The chase concluded in neighboring Hayward when the suspects' vehicle crashed, bringing an end to the high-speed pursuit. Police officers and emergency medical personnel responded immediately to the crash site. Several individuals were detained, and police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the guard's decision to use force, as well as the actions of the masked suspects. Further details regarding the identity of the suspects and the condition of those involved in the crash have not yet been released.