In Omaha a shock broke out after the 31-year-old Naomi Guzman attack. A woman stole a kitchen knife in Walmart, kidnapped a 3-year-old boy and stabbed him in the face. The police shot her instantly.
Event run step by step
Naomi Guzman entered Walmart, Omaha on Monday night. Instead of shopping, she grabbed a kitchen knife from the shelf and ran out without paying.
- She stole a knife and noticed a 3-year-old boy with his mother.
- She kidnapped a child and ran into a nearby park.
- She stabbed the little boy in the face, ignoring the cries of witnesses.
The police came fast. The officer shouted, "Throw the knife!". Guzman disobeyed – she attacked the boy again.
Police response and child condition
Officer opened fire, hitting a 31-year-old. The woman died on the scene despite CPR.
Details of police intervention
According to Omaha Police Department report, the shot was necessary to protect the child.
The baby went to the hospital with facial wounds. Doctors say the condition is stable – the boy avoided the worst thanks to quick help.
Guzman lived in Omaha, but the details of her life remain unclear. Witnesses describe her as "excited and chaotic" – like someone in a trance.
The OPD is investigating. Preliminary reports suggest mental problems.
