NPD releases name of shots fired, stand-off suspect
NORFOLK, Neb. -- The Norfolk Police Division released the name of the suspect from Saturday's stand-off as well as additional details.
NPD released the name of 22-year-old Nicholas Valbuena, Monday morning.
It was reported that Valbuena is the suspect in the Saturday stand-off.
NPD said that Valbuena left the residence through a window as officers entered the home.
Authorities said that he ran north where perimeter officers saw and pursued Valbuena.
NPD said an officer and a Nebraska State Troper took Valbuena into custody after a short foot pursuit.
Valbuena was arrested for unlawful discharge of a firearm, attempted first-degree assault, terroristic threats and use of a weapon to commit a felony.
He was housed in the Norfolk City Jail and later transferred to the Madison County Jail.
NPD said officers were dispatched to the 900 block of South 3rd Street at 7:28 a.m. on a call for reported shots fired, Saturday.
Officers said they arrived and determined that several firearm shots were aimed at a house and bullet holes were recorded in the home along with shell casings found at the scene.
Officers spent much of the morning and afternoon in the area of 25th Street and Madison Avenue. NPD asked the public to avoid this area for their own safety.