San Rafael shooting injures man in possible gang conflict
A shooting in San Rafael injured a man on a street in the Canal neighborhood, police reported Monday.
The incident happened at about 11:10 p.m. Sunday on Novato Street, according to San Rafael police Sgt. Justin Graham. Witnesses told police the occupants of a vehicle were yelling at people in the street, possibly for gang-related reasons, when gunfire ensued, Graham said.
“Several of the shots fired struck the ground and struck the side of a parked car,” he said. “One of the bullets that struck the ground is believed to have ricocheted and struck the victim.”
Medics took the man to a hospital with a bullet wound to an upper leg. He is expected to survive.
Police found bullet casings, bullet fragments and alcohol containers in the area. Investigators were trying to identify suspects Monday.
Sources with potential information for investigators can submit it online at srpd.org/tips or call 415-485-3000.