San Pablo Man Surrenders After Novato Shooting

Suspect tracked through homes in San Francisco and San Pablo, several guns seized

Feb. 27, 2026 at 8:34am

A 50-year-old Novato resident was critically injured in a Highway 37 shooting, and a San Pablo man has surrendered to Novato police in connection with the incident. Detectives say they tracked the suspect through homes in San Francisco and San Pablo, seized several guns, and believe the shooting between acquaintances was an isolated event, with the victim expected to survive.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and public safety in the Bay Area, as well as the importance of effective police work in tracking down suspects and preventing further harm. The shooting on a major highway also raises concerns about the broader issue of traffic safety and the need for measures to protect motorists.

The details

According to police, the 50-year-old Novato resident was critically injured in a shooting on Highway 37 on February 26th. Detectives were able to track the suspect, a 35-year-old San Pablo man, through homes in San Francisco and San Pablo, where they seized several firearms. The police believe the shooting was an isolated incident between acquaintances, and the victim is expected to survive.

  • The shooting occurred on Highway 37 on February 26, 2026.
  • The suspect surrendered to Novato police shortly after the incident.

The players

Novato Resident

A 50-year-old Novato resident who was critically injured in the shooting.

San Pablo Man

A 35-year-old San Pablo man who surrendered to Novato police in connection with the shooting.

Novato Police

The law enforcement agency that tracked down the suspect and seized several firearms.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the suspect out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and public safety in the Bay Area, as well as the importance of effective police work in tracking down suspects and preventing further harm. The shooting on a major highway also raises concerns about the broader issue of traffic safety and the need for measures to protect motorists.