Crime
Fatal Shooting Under Investigation on Route 120 in Lakemoor, Suspect in Custody
Lakemoor, IL – Authorities are actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon along Route 120 in Lakemoor, resulting in one victim being critically wounded and later succumbing to their injuries at the hospital.
According to the Lakemoor Police Department, McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, and Wauconda Fire District, emergency responders were dispatched at approximately 1:24 p.m. to the area of Route 120 and Darrell Road after receiving reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult victim suffering from a gunshot wound in the 100 block of Rand Road, just west of the intersection.
Emergency radio transmissions indicated the victim was unconscious and not breathing.
Paramedics from the Wauconda Fire District transported the individual in critical condition to Northwestern Medicine Hospital in McHenry, where they later died from their injuries.
No other injuries were reported at the scene.
Authorities searched for the suspect, who had fled the area following the shooting.
A suspect was later taken into custody and identified as James R. Piezonka.
Further details regarding the suspect’s motive and possible charges are pending release by law enforcement.
The crime scene extended across Route 120, with police focusing their investigation on a sedan that was partially turned sideways in the roadway and a motorcycle lying on its side in the driveway of a nearby residence.
A motorcycle helmet was also seen in the turn lane on Route 120, next to the car.
As officers conducted their investigation, Route 120 was closed in both directions for several hours.
The Lakemoor Police Department has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Lakemoor Police Department or McHenry County Crime Stoppers.
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.