Police fatally shoot woman who attempted to abduct toddler and attacked with knife in supermarket

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:10:00 +0200

According to law enforcement reports, a woman was fatally shot by police after attempting to kidnap a toddler in a supermarket and subsequently attacking the child with a knife. The incident unfolded when the suspect allegedly tried to grab the young boy from his guardian inside the store. Witnesses stated that customers and staff quickly raised the alarm as the woman brandished a knife and injured the child during the struggle. Police officers arrived at the scene moments later, confronting the suspect as she continued her assault. Despite efforts to de-escalate the situation, the woman reportedly posed an immediate threat to the toddler and others nearby, prompting officers to open fire. The woman died at the scene. Emergency medical teams treated the injured child, who sustained non-life-threatening wounds, and provided assistance to the shocked witnesses. Authorities are investigating both the suspect’s background and possible motives, as well as reviewing the police response to en