A woman was fatally shot by police Tuesday morning at an Omaha Walmart during what authorities described as an attempted kidnapping involving a 3-year-old child.

According to Omaha police, the incident occurred when the woman allegedly cut the young child with a knife. The shooting took place at the Walmart location, with one source indicating it happened in the parking lot.

Police responded to the scene and opened fire on the woman, killing her. The circumstances leading up to the alleged kidnapping attempt and the specific details of the police response have not been fully disclosed.

The condition of the 3-year-old child who was reportedly injured in the incident was not immediately available. Police have not released the identity of the woman who was shot or provided additional details about potential motives.

The officer-involved shooting will likely be subject to investigation by local authorities, as is standard protocol in such cases. No information has been provided about whether the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation.