NORFOLK, Neb. (AP) — The suspect in a Norfolk shooting says it was an accident.
Carlos Arevalo-Martinez, 34, twice told a Madison County judge Tuesday that the Feb. 14 shooting was accidental. Arevalo-Martinez made the statements through an interpreter.
Arevalo-Martinez is charged with assault and use of a firearm to commit a felony. He's suspected of shooting Edna Gutierrez, 33. Gutierrez, who was shot in the head, remains hospitalized in Omaha. She's also known as Edna Little Elk.
Arevalo-Martinez remains in jail on $1 million bond.
He's due back in court Tuesday.
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