Vallejo police on Friday identified the officer who shot and killed a man in downtown Vallejo earlier this month.

Officer Ryan McMahon fatally shot Ronnell Foster, 33 after the two engaged in a “violent physical confrontation” on the 400 block of Carolina Street on Feb. 13.

The incident began at about 7:40 p.m. when McMahon attempted to make an “investigative stop” of Foster, who was riding a bicycle near Marin and Florida streets, police previously said.

Foster fled and a foot chase began. Shortly after, the physical confrontation took place with McMahon firing his Taser stun gun, which was ineffective on Foster, police said.

Police said Foster took the officer’s metal flashlight and presented it in a “threatening manner.”

“The officer, fearing imminent and serious physical harm, discharged his duty firearm, striking the subject,” they added.

Medical personnel pronounced Foster dead at the scene.

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This is Vallejo’s third homicide of the year and first officer-involved shooting of 2018.

The East Bay Times contributed to this report.