A fatal police shooting occurred outside a Walmart in Omaha after officers responded to reports of a woman armed with a knife who had injured a young child.
According to the Omaha Police Department, the suspect, identified as Noemi Guzman, allegedly stole a kitchen knife inside the store and confronted a child seated in a shopping cart outside the store.
Police say the woman refused commands to drop the weapon and slashed the 3-year-old boy before officers opened fire, striking her.
What Happened at the Walmart
Authorities reported that:
- Officers were called after 911 reports of a woman with a large kitchen knife
- The suspect allegedly threatened a child and guardian
- The situation moved from inside the store to the parking lot
- Officers issued repeated commands to drop the weapon
- The suspect injured the child before being shot by police
The child was taken to hospital with injuries described as not life-threatening and was reunited with a guardian.
Police Response
Police officials stated the officers acted to stop an immediate threat and protect the child. The case remains under investigation, and no officers were reported injured.