Crime
Isaiah Smith Arrested and Charged with Murder in Fatal Shooting of Jose Alberto Feliz in Hyde Park
At approximately 1:14 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, officers from District E-18 (Hyde Park) responded to reports of shots fired and a person shot on Garfield Avenue in Hyde Park, Boston.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered 28-year-old Jose Alberto Feliz, a resident of Hyde Park, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Tragically, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
During the on-site investigation, police apprehended 28-year-old Isaiah Trevon Smith, also of Hyde Park.
Smith faces charges of murder and several firearms-related offenses.
He is scheduled to be arraigned in West Roxbury District Court on Tuesday morning.
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this fatal shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation.
Individuals with information are encouraged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit directly at 617-343-4470.
For those who wish to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department assures that all individuals providing information anonymously will have their identities protected.
Crime
Noemi Hernandez, Mother of Four Murdered By Her Husband Hector Luvianos Two Days Before Christmas
BATAVIA, Ill. — A devastating domestic homicide has left a family and community in mourning just days before Christmas.
Noemi Hernandez, a devoted mother of four, was fatally attacked in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 23, in what prosecutors allege was a violent act committed by her husband.
The incident occurred at an apartment building in the 100 block of Church Street in Batavia.
According to court records and police reports, at approximately 4:37 a.m., Batavia police were dispatched after a man contacted emergency dispatchers and stated that he had killed his wife.
Responding officers located the man outside the apartment building and took him into custody without incident.
When officers entered the apartment, they found Hernandez suffering from severe, life-threatening injuries.
First responders immediately attempted life-saving measures; however, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the suspect as Hector B. Luvianos, 37, who was transported to the Batavia Police Department for questioning.
With assistance from the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force, investigators determined the incident was domestic-related and involved only the two individuals. Police emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
On Dec. 24, 2025, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser and Batavia Police Chief Eric Blowers announced that Luvianos has been formally charged with first-degree murder, a Class M felony under Illinois law.
He appeared in court the same day for a pretrial detention hearing, after which a judge ordered him held in the Kane County Jail while the case proceeds.
The Kane County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the official cause and manner of Hernandez’s death.
In the wake of the tragedy, Hernandez’s family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral and related expenses.
In the fundraiser, the family described Noemi as “the heart of her family,” noting that she worked tirelessly, loved deeply, and always placed her children first. Her sudden death, they wrote, has left the family emotionally devastated and financially unprepared.
As an immigrant family with limited resources and no life insurance, they now face the burden of funeral and cremation costs, legal fees, and other unexpected expenses, all while supporting four children grieving the loss of their mother.
The family is asking for community support to allow them to lay Noemi to rest with dignity and focus on healing rather than financial hardship.
The investigation remains ongoing.