Campbell, CA — A man accused of intentionally driving into a pedestrian after a verbal dispute was arrested and charged with attempted murder, according to the Campbell Police Department. The incident occurred on April 17 at approximately 9:37 p.m. on East Campbell Avenue.
Authorities arrived at the scene of a hit-and-run crash, where they learned that two men had been involved in a heated argument. The situation escalated when one of the men, later identified as 24-year-old Mardin Gevargiz, got into his black BMW and intentionally ran down the other man, police said. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was severely injured but survived the collision. He was treated at a local hospital and released the following day.
Investigators quickly pieced together the events using surveillance footage and automated license plate readers, which led them to Gevargiz. A photo lineup was presented to the victim, who identified Gevargiz as the driver responsible for the attack.
On Friday, a search warrant was executed at Gevargiz’s residence. During the search, authorities discovered a semi-automatic rifle with a detachable magazine and a pistol grip, which qualifies as an assault weapon under state law. As a result, Gevargiz was charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon causing great bodily injury, and illegal possession of an assault weapon.
Gevargiz was taken into custody and is currently facing serious charges in connection to the incident. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the argument and the collision is ongoing.
