Novato Gang-Related Shooting Probed: Cops

NOVATO, CA — Police are asking for the public’s help locating three suspects in connection with a Novato shooting that left a victim hospitalized.

The shooting, believed to be gang-related, was reported at around 9:15 p.m. Friday in the parking lot of America’s Best Value Inn at 7600 Redwood Blvd., police said.

The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

The three suspects – two male and one female – are believed to be between the ages of 17 and 20, police said.

One of the male suspects was wearing a dark-colored jacket with white stripes on the sleeves, and the other a dark-colored sweatshirt with a white logo.

The female suspect was wearing a white sweatshirt, according to police.

The suspect vehicle is described as a dark blue, newer model sedan, possibly a Hyundai Elantra or Nissan Altima, police said.

The shooting followed an argument that led to a physical confrontation between the victim and one of the male suspects, the victim told police.

The other male suspect subsequently opened fire on the victim, police said.

A person walking near the hotel and engaged in a similar verbal encounter with one of the male suspects before the shooting, police said.

“Further investigation suggests that these incidents appear gang related,” police said.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Novato Police Investigations division at (415) 897-4361.

Anonymous tips can be reported to crimetips@novato.org, by texting ‘TIP NOVATO’ to 888-777, or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-TIPS (8477). Please reference Case # NP22-1446.