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Police Hear New Gunfire at Novato Coast Guard Housing as Search Continues

Investigators have not found the suspect or a firearm after extensive searches.

Overview

  • Officers reported hearing shots Saturday morning at the Coast Guard housing area during follow-up checks, with the source unresolved and police noting duck hunting season could explain some gunfire.
  • Residents were advised to stay indoors and call 911 with suspicious activity as investigators worked with regional tactical teams and Coast Guard officials.
  • The Thanksgiving incident began when contracted security confronted a suspected trespasser who ran, and guards reported hearing gunfire during a foot chase.
  • A 40-year-old security guard fell during the pursuit, was evaluated by medics, and required no further treatment, and no other injuries were reported.
  • A shelter-in-place for nearby neighborhoods was lifted late Thursday after searches using drones and a firearms-detection canine, and police continue to seek surveillance footage and tips, describing the suspect as a white male in tattered black clothing.