On February 3, 2026, at approximately 4:19 p.m., the Fremont Police Department received multiple 911 calls of a shooting that occurred in the area of Central Avenue and Joseph Street. Patrol officers responded immediately and arrived on scene within minutes.
Officers located one victim on the ground and rendered trauma care. The victim later succumbed to their injuries. This was Fremont’s second homicide in 2026.
Fremont Police Department Crimes Against Persons Unit detectives took over the investigation and identified the subjects involved in the homicide.
On April 4, 2026, Hayward Police Department officers responded to a call for service regarding trespassing. During the detention of the involved trespassing subjects, officers recognized two of the subjects, 19-year-old Kaleb Soto and 42-year-old Ricardo Duran, as persons of interest in the Fremont homicide investigation. In coordination with Hayward PD, Fremont investigators took custody of Soto and Duran, who were later booked on their warrants for PC 187- Homicide.
Fremont Police would like to thank Hayward Police for their partnership and collaboration on this investigation. Anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this incident, please contact the Fremont Police Department by calling (510) 790-6900. The Fremont Police Department also accepts anonymous tips. Text 'Tip FremontPD' followed by your short message to 888-777 or via the web at https://www.fremontpolice.gov/Tip.
Incident: Updates to Homicide Investigation
Date/Time: February 3, 2026, at approximately 4:19 p.m.
Location: Area of Central Ave and Joseph St
Media Contact: [email protected]
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