A 31-year-old woman, Noemi Guzman, was shot dead by police during a foiled kidnapping attempt at an Omaha Walmart. Police identified Guzman as the woman involved in the incident that occurred on April 14, 2026.
Guzman had a history of violence and was under court-ordered mental health supervision at the time of the incident. She had previously faced serious criminal accusations but was found “not responsible by reason of insanity” in multiple violent cases.
In March 2024, Guzman allegedly set her father’s house on fire. She was also charged with breaking into St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church while armed with a kitchen knife. During that church incident, a priest had to barricade himself in a room as Guzman caused damage to the property.
Despite facing four felony charges, the courts ruled that Guzman was mentally ill and not responsible for these acts due to insanity.
In June 2025, a judge confirmed that Guzman continued to suffer from schizophrenia. She was deemed a danger to herself and others and was placed under strict court supervision with a mental health treatment plan. The court ordered a psychiatrist to immediately notify authorities if Guzman failed to comply with her treatment.
Up until the Walmart incident on April 14, 2026, there were no records indicating that Guzman had deviated from her court-ordered treatment plan.
The tragic event at the Omaha Walmart, where Guzman attacked a child during an attempted kidnapping, ended with police fatally shooting her at the scene. This shocking incident has raised community concerns about mental health, public safety, and the prevention of similar tragedies in the future.
Originally published by UKNIP.
