5 Arrested In Shooting, Robbery At Campbell Camera Store

CAMPBELL, CA — Five suspects were arrested Wednesday in connection with a shooting during the robbery of a South Bay camera store that left one person injured, Campbell police said.

Orlando Oliva, 22, Paris Williams (22), Darrin Bedford (23), Kenneth Martin (23), and Freddy McCardie (21), were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, robbery with firearm, kidnapping, and conspiracy, police said.

All five suspects, who are from Oakland, were subsequently booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail, police said.

The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was promptly taken to a nearby hospital, where life-saving measures were immediately implemented, police said.

“Thankfully, the victim's condition has since stabilized,” police said in a news release.

The robbery occurred late Wednesday morning at San Jose Camera, located at 1600 S. Winchester Blvd., police said.

Officers at around 10:57 a.m. morning responded to reports of an ongoing armed robbery in which male suspects brandished firearms as they stole thousands of dollars' worth of camera equipment, police said.

As the suspects fled to an awaiting vehicle, shots were fired at employee who followed them outside, police said.

The arrests followed Campbell notifying regional agencies and providing details of the crime as the investigation progressed, police said.

Oakland authorities at 2:20 p.m. arrested the suspects in San Leandro, police said.

The arrest culminated a collaborative effort between the police department and the community, with assistance from allied agencies, police said.

“This outcome could not have been possible without the involvement of the Oakland Police Department and the United States Marshals Service,” police said in a statement.

Campbell police Chief Gary Berg said there is no longer a threat to the public in connection with this case.

"We understand that incidents of this nature can generate feelings of fear and anxiety,” Berg said in a statement.

“I want to assure our community that those who come to Campbell and threaten the safety of our community will be held accountable for their actions.

“Our staff, the Oakland Police Department, and the U.S. Marshals Service worked tirelessly to identify and arrest these criminals and we will continue working in partnership with our community to deter crime in Campbell.”