Man Turns Himself In For Novato Shooting: Police

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A 34-year-old San Pablo man named Donald Nunez Jr. turned himself in to the Novato Police Department on Wednesday in connection with a weekend shooting that left a 50-year-old Novato resident in critical condition. Police said they had identified Nunez as the suspect and tracked his movements to residences in San Francisco and San Pablo, where search warrants were executed earlier this week.

Why it matters

Gun violence and shootings are a major public safety concern in many California communities, and this incident highlights the need for continued efforts to address the root causes of such crimes and ensure public safety.

The details

According to police, the victim was shot multiple times on the southside of State Route 37 between US Highway 101 and Atherton Avenue around 3 p.m. on Saturday. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but was expected to survive. Police said they identified Nunez as the suspect and executed search warrants at residences in San Francisco and San Pablo, recovering several guns, but Nunez was not found until he surrendered to police on Wednesday.

• The shooting occurred around 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
• Nunez turned himself in to the Novato Police Department on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.

What’s next

Police indicated that Nunez and the victim were acquaintances, and the shooting appears to be an isolated incident. The motive for the crime remains under investigation.