Man Shot Multiple Times on Novato Highway
A man was shot multiple times on Highway 37 in Novato, according to local reports. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details about the victim's condition or potential suspects have been released.
- The victim is a 50-year-old Novato resident who was found with several gunshot wounds and was taken to a local hospital in critical condition but is expected to survive. - The shooting occurred at approximately 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2026, on the south side of eastbound Highway 37, between U.S. Highway 101 and Atherton Avenue. - Following the incident, a section of eastbound Highway 37 was shut down for several hours to allow Novato police detectives and crime scene investigators to gather evidence. - Law enforcement officials have stated that their preliminary investigation suggests the shooting was an isolated event. - State Route 37 is a critical 21-mile east-west corridor that connects U.S. 101 in Marin County with I-80 in Solano County, serving as a key link for commuters between four counties and the Central Valley. - Authorities are actively seeking information from the public, asking any motorists who were in the vicinity at the time of the shooting and may have witnessed suspicious activity or have dashcam footage to contact the Novato Police. - While Novato's violent crime rate is lower than the California average, the overall crime rate is higher than 57% of other cities and towns in the state.
