Arabic version: الشرطة تطلق النار على امرأة بعد حادثة اختطاف طفل في وول مارت

A knife-wielding woman was fatally shot by police outside a Walmart in Nebraska after she kidnapped a child, police said. According to BBC News, Noemi Guzman, 31, abducted a three-year-old boy during a random attack on Tuesday.

Police reported that Guzman brandished a knife at the child and cut his cheek before officers intervened. Body-worn camera footage captured the incident, showing Guzman refusing to drop the weapon. She was pronounced dead at the scene after police fired at her.

The young boy was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a hospital. Investigators revealed that surveillance footage showed Guzman shoplifting the knife before approaching the child and his babysitter, forcing them to move through the store and into the parking lot.

The boy’s mother expressed concern about the incident, questioning how it could have ended differently. The child’s father advised parents to be vigilant and keep a close watch on their children, emphasizing the unpredictability of such situations. The family noted that their son, who typically enjoys outdoor activities, was frightened to go outside following the incident.

Records indicate that Guzman had a history of mental illness, with previous arrests for violent behavior. In 2024, she was charged with attempting to light a fire inside a home and injuring her father with a knife. She was later found not responsible for her actions due to insanity and was reported to be suffering from schizophrenia.