1 injured in Novato shooting; suspect remains at large
Shooting investigation underway in Novato
A shelter-in-place is in effect in Novato as police investigate a shooting near Alameda del Prado Boulevard and Ignacio Boulevard.
NOVATO, Calif. - A man is in critical condition after being shot outside an apartment complex in Novato on Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Victim hospitalized
What we know:
Novato police responded at about 10:10 a.m. to reports of a possible shooting in the 400 block of Alameda del Prado.
Callers reported hearing multiple gunshots and said the suspect fled on foot toward Calle Arboleda.
Officers found the victim nearby suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
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Police say shooting was targeted
What they're saying:
Investigators said the shooting was targeted and that the victim and suspect knew each other.
The suspect remains at large and is described as a Hispanic man, about 5'6" tall, wearing dark pants, a gray hooded sweatshirt and a black mask.
The Marin County Sheriff's Office and the California Highway Patrol also responded to assist with the investigation.
Residents in the area were asked to shelter in place while officers searched for the suspect.
The Source: This story was written based on information from the California Highway Patrol.