Published: · Last updated: · Severity: medium · Category: ground_assault
Woman shot by police after child hostage incident in Nebraska Walmart
Location: Walmart store, Nebraska, United States (41.5000, -99.7500)
Event Type: ground_assault
Severity: medium
Source: OSINT
Event Date: 2026-04-15T20:00:00.000Z
Description
On or shortly before April 16, 2026, a 31-year-old woman, Noemi Guzman, was shot and killed by police in a Walmart in Nebraska, USA, after she kidnapped a 3-year-old boy at knifepoint and inflicted serious facial wounds on him.
Sources
- OSINT
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