Norteño 'Voice for the Hood' Charged in Fremont Shooting

Alleged gang leader Ricardo Duran and teen suspect Kaleb Soto face murder and terrorism charges in fatal 7-Eleven attack

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:14pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car window or bullet casing against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the violence and investigation of a gang-related shooting.The violent aftermath of a gang-related shooting in Fremont exposes the persistent threat of street violence in the East Bay.Union City Today

A 42-year-old Norteño gang member named Ricardo Duran and an 18-year-old suspect named Kaleb Soto have been charged with murder, street terrorism, and other crimes in connection with a fatal shooting outside a Fremont 7-Eleven in February. Authorities say the shooting was part of an ongoing rivalry between Norteño and Sureño gang members.

Why it matters

This case highlights the persistent problem of gang violence in the East Bay, with Norteño and Sureño gangs continuing to clash despite efforts to broker truces. The alleged involvement of a high-ranking Norteño member like Duran, who once claimed to be the 'voice for the hood,' also raises concerns about the influence of prison gangs in local communities.

The details

According to court records, the shooting occurred on February 3 outside a 7-Eleven in Fremont, where three Norteño gang members, including Soto and the unidentified 16-year-old, encountered three rival Sureño gang members. After a fistfight, Duran allegedly yelled for the teens to grab a gun from a stolen SUV, and Soto then chased down and shot the victim, Fernando Campos-Diaz, multiple times.

  • The shooting occurred on the afternoon of February 3, 2026.
  • Duran and Soto were arrested on April 4, 2026 after Hayward police responded to a report of squatters and found drugs, cash, and a stolen gun.
  • In January 2026, Duran was out on bail in a pending gun possession case when the shooting occurred.

The players

Ricardo Duran

A 42-year-old alleged senior member of the Norteño gang's Decoto subset, who once claimed to be the 'voice for the hood' appointed by the Nuestra Familia prison gang.

Kaleb Soto

An 18-year-old alleged member of the Decoto Norteño gang who is accused of being the shooter in the 7-Eleven incident.

Fernando Campos-Diaz

The 42-year-old victim who was shot and killed outside the 7-Eleven.

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What they’re saying

“I've been in communication with some carnals incarcerated in da state, those in command of our jurisdiction. I've been appointed the voice for the hood and directed to have a one time sit down with some influentials from da hoggs and both sides are given a verbal and directed to cease fire...This is directly from the top NF. ALL WILL COMPLY.”

— Ricardo Duran, Alleged Norteño gang leader

What’s next

Duran and Soto are facing charges of murder, street terrorism, gun possession, and a gun enhancement. The third suspect, a 16-year-old boy, has not been publicly identified. Prosecutors will continue to build their case against the alleged gang members.

The takeaway

This shooting underscores the ongoing challenge of gang violence in the East Bay, with Norteño and Sureño gangs continuing to clash despite efforts to broker truces. The alleged involvement of a high-ranking Norteño member like Duran, who claimed authority from the Nuestra Familia prison gang, raises concerns about the influence of organized crime networks in local communities.