Norfolk man arrested after police connect stolen gun to vehicle shooting

Police say Eric McCovery fled from officers before a gun found in a garage was linked to a vehicle damaged by gunfire earlier that morning.

September 28, 2026Updated: September 28, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Norfolk man arrested after police connect stolen gun to vehicle shooting

Eric D. McCovery, 20

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