Crime
18-year-old Derrick Rogers killed in south Toledo shooting
Police have not made any arrests and reported that there are no suspects at this time.
TOLEDO, Ohio — A shooting in south Toledo on Monday night left one person dead and another injured, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Toledo Police Department.
Authorities responded to a report of gunfire at an apartment complex located on Arlington Avenue shortly after 9:30 p.m.
While en route to the scene, officers stopped a vehicle driving erratically at the intersection of Byrne Road and Hill Avenue.
Inside the vehicle, they discovered a 20-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his arm. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and is expected to recover.
Upon arrival at the apartment complex, officers located a second victim, identified as 18-year-old Derrick Rogers, in a nearby parking lot.
Rogers had sustained at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police have not made any arrests and reported that there are no suspects at this time.
Investigators are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111. Tips can be provided anonymously, and individuals may be eligible for a cash reward.
This investigation is ongoing. Further updates will be provided as new details emerge.
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.