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Larkspur Today
By the People, for the People
Novato Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Highway 37 Shooting
Suspect Donald Nunez Jr. in custody on $500,000 bail for wounding a pedestrian in an alleged targeted attack.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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Novato police have arrested 34-year-old Donald Nunez Jr. of San Pablo on suspicion of attempted murder for a weekend shooting on Highway 37 that left a 50-year-old pedestrian seriously injured. Investigators linked Nunez to the crime and executed a search warrant at his residence, seizing several guns. Nunez later turned himself in at the Novato Police Department. Authorities say the suspect and victim were acquaintances and the incident appears to be isolated.
Why it matters
Violent crime on highways and in public spaces raises concerns about public safety, even in relatively low-crime areas like Marin County. The arrest of a suspect with a criminal history also highlights ongoing debates around bail reform and whether repeat offenders should be released pending trial.
The details
According to police, the shooting happened on Saturday afternoon on the south side of Highway 37 between Highway 101 and Atherton Avenue. Officers found the 50-year-old victim seriously injured at the scene. Investigators linked Nunez to the crime and executed a search warrant at his San Pablo residence on Tuesday, seizing several guns, though Nunez was not home at the time. Nunez later turned himself in at the Novato Police Department on Wednesday. Authorities say the suspect and victim knew each other, and the motive for the shooting is still under investigation.
- The shooting occurred on Saturday afternoon, February 22, 2026.
- Police executed a search warrant at Nunez's residence on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
- Nunez turned himself in at the Novato Police Department on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.
- Nunez's arraignment is scheduled for Friday, February 28, 2026.
The players
Donald Nunez Jr.
A 34-year-old man from San Pablo who has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder for a shooting on Highway 37 that left a 50-year-old pedestrian seriously injured. Nunez has a criminal history and is currently in custody at the Marin County Jail on $500,000 bail.
Novato Police Department
The law enforcement agency that arrested Nunez and is investigating the shooting incident on Highway 37.
What they’re saying
“'A motive for this crime is still under investigation. However, this suspect and victim were acquaintances, and this appears to be an isolated incident.'”
— Lt. Alan Bates, Novato Police Department (Marin Independent Journal)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Friday whether or not to allow Donald Nunez Jr. out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights ongoing concerns about violent crime and public safety, even in relatively low-crime areas like Marin County. It also raises questions about bail reform and whether repeat offenders should be released pending trial, as authorities work to determine the motive behind this alleged targeted attack.
