This blog post dives into a shooting investigation on State Route 37 in Novato. It covers what happened, what officials want from the public, and how this incident fits into Marin County’s bigger conversation about safety and infrastructure along the SR 37 corridor.
As someone who’s watched Marin County for years, I’m curious how this will ripple out to nearby towns, from San Rafael to Larkspur and beyond.
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What Happened on State Route 37
Around 3 p.m., someone found a man in his 50s on the shoulder of State Route 37 in Novato, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The shooting happened on a busy stretch between U.S. Highway 101 and Atherton Avenue—a spot packed with commuters, including folks heading to work in San Rafael and Corte Madera.
Emergency crews rushed him to a local hospital. He was in critical condition but expected to survive, according to the Novato Police Department and NBC Bay Area.
Authorities say the investigation is still active. They haven’t released a suspect description yet.
Detectives are following leads and checking evidence from the scene. Officials are asking anyone who was nearby around 3 p.m. to come forward with any info.
If you’ve got dashcam or other video from that part of Highway 37, it might be a big help. The Novato Police Department wants residents and commuters with footage to share it through their 24/7 non-emergency line or the online tip form.
Why This Route and These Times Matter
State Route 37 isn’t just a shortcut for Marin County drivers—it’s a lifeline. The highway connects U.S. 101 with I-80, carrying people from Novato, San Rafael, and beyond toward the coast.
It’s also infamous for flooding and traffic jams. That makes every incident here feel even bigger to local officials and the everyday commuters trying to get to jobs in the Civic Center area of San Rafael or business parks near Hamilton and Santa Venetia.
The fact that police haven’t released a suspect description yet just adds to the tension. Marin County agencies have been pushing for resilience projects on SR 37 to cut down on closures and improve safety for people in places like Belle Marin Keys and Marinwood.
How This Incident Fits Marin’s Public Safety and Infrastructure Picture
Today’s event shines a light on ongoing public safety and infrastructure debates that touch a bunch of Marin communities—from Novato to Larkspur and San Anselmo.
Local officials keep pointing to the SR 37 corridor as both a chokepoint and a big focus for long-term resilience work. That includes raising the road and improving drainage to avoid the constant closures during flood season.
In Bel Marin Keys and nearby neighborhoods, people are used to checking road conditions. But a shooting along this stretch? That raises some tough questions about nighttime visibility, police coverage, and how to keep these crucial roads safe without making life harder for commuters who need to get to schools, clinics, or small businesses in Corte Madera and Tiburon.
What This Means for Local Residents and Visitors
As Marin County towns take in this news, there are a few things for folks in Novato, San Rafael, and Petaluma to keep in mind:
Marin County readers should keep an eye out for updates as the investigation moves forward. A serious shooting on a major corridor like this, paired with all the ongoing resilience projects along SR 37, really highlights how safety and infrastructure go hand in hand for communities—from San Geronimo to Novato’s Hamilton neighborhood.
I’ll keep reporting as investigators piece things together, and as the public’s info hopefully helps crack this case. Towns like Mill Valley, Fairfax, and San Anselmo are definitely watching and learning from each other to keep the region both safe and easy to get around. Watch for local alerts and check our Marin County coverage for the latest updates.
Here is the source article for this story: Highway 37 Horror as Man Shot Multiple Times in Novato
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