Yesterday at State Route 37 in Novato, it turned violent when a man in his 50s was found on the highway shoulder, shot multiple times. The California Highway Patrol received the report at about 3 PM, and officers located the victim between U.S. Highway 101 and Atherton Avenue before he was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.
According to NBC Bay Area, Novato police said the victim is a 50-year-old man who was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition but is expected to survive after the shooting that was reported around 3 PM.
Police Ask For Tips
The Novato Police Department is asking anyone who might have seen something to come forward. The department directs tipsters to its 24/7 non-emergency dispatch line at 415-897-1122 or to email [email protected], per its contact page. Police also provide an online tip form and instructions for sharing video or other digital evidence through the department website.
Why Highway 37 Matters
State Route 37 is a low-lying, heavily used corridor linking U.S. 101 in Novato with I-80 in Vallejo, and it is notorious for flooding and traffic congestion. The Sonoma County Transportation Authority notes that SR 37 faces chronic flooding problems and is the focus of long-term resilience and elevation projects intended to reduce repeated closures along the route. The shooting comes amid other firearms-related incidents in Novato, including a negligent-discharge case reported in 2025, per Hoodline.
Investigation Ongoing
Detectives have not released any description of a suspect or a suspect vehicle, and the investigation remains active. Authorities are asking anyone who was in the area around 3 p.m., or who has dashcam or other video from that stretch of Highway 37, to contact Novato police. Tips can be submitted through the department's dispatch line or via its website, as reported by NBC Bay Area.
