Our sources say the cop and two other officers tried to subdue the 26-year-old, 7'2" tall culinary runner-up ... to no avail. They batoned and pepper sprayed him but it had no effect. Marks broke free and started running. Five cops subdued him in a resident's backyard.
Marks was taken to the hospital to treat his injuries. We're told once in custody an officer asked him why he went off the rails, and he blamed it all on Gordon Ramsay. Shockingly, we're told there was no evidence of drug use.
We're told doctors discovered bullet fragments in Marks' face from an unrelated incident.
Marks remains in the hospital, chained to a bed. He's been charged with aggravated battery on a peace officer and attempting to disarm a peace officer -- both felonies. If convicted, he faces a max of 14 years in prison.