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Police Fatally Shoot Woman After Knife Attack on Toddler at Walmart

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A woman was fatally shot by police after she attacked a 3-year-old boy with a knife at a Walmart store in Omaha.

3 backing sources

The suspect was identified as Noemi Guzman, 31.

2 backing sources

The child is 3 years old.

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Open Questions

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What motivated Noemi Guzman to target the child and his mother?
What specific mental health treatment plan was Guzman under and was she compliant?
How many bystanders witnessed the incident and what were their accounts?
What were the exact commands given by police before the shooting?
What is the current condition and prognosis for the child's injuries?
Number of officers who fired shotsfactual

Two officers fired their service weapons at Guzman.

According to Daily Mail - News, m.economictimes.com
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At least one officer fired at the suspect.

According to The Independent - Main

Context: This discrepancy affects the understanding of the police response scale and potential investigation into the use of force.

Age of the child victimfactual

The child is 3 years old.

According to Daily Mail - News, m.economictimes.com
vs.

The child is 2 or 3 years old.

According to The Independent - Main

Context: This inconsistency creates uncertainty about the victim's exact age, which may be relevant for medical and legal contexts.

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