Crime
Suspect Arrested in Fatal Road Rage Shooting in Southeast Bexar County
BEXAR COUNTY, TX – A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a road rage incident that escalated into a fatal shooting in southeast Bexar County, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO).
Deputies responded to reports of a shooting on March 7 at the Valero Gas Station, near the intersection of U.S. Highway 181 South and East Loop 1604 South.
Upon arrival, authorities discovered Octavian Estrada suffering from a gunshot wound. Estrada succumbed to his injuries at the scene, officials confirmed.
Witnesses reported hearing two gunshots and observed a dark-colored truck fleeing the area.
Surveillance footage captured the confrontation leading up to the shooting, showing Estrada in a white sedan approaching a dark blue Chevrolet truck, later identified as belonging to Sean Anthony Samaniego, 34.
According to the BCSO, Samaniego denied firing the fatal shots, instead alleging that a passenger inside his truck was responsible.
However, authorities stated that Samaniego refused to cooperate with investigators.
Following the shooting, Samaniego fled the scene and later removed the trailer attached to his truck in an apparent effort to alter its appearance, knowing that law enforcement was actively searching for the vehicle, officials said.
Deputies later located the detached trailer, and Samaniego ultimately confirmed that it belonged to him.
Based on the investigation, a warrant was issued for Samaniego’s arrest on charges of tampering with evidence in connection with the murder investigation.
He was taken into custody and booked into the Bexar County Jail.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Additional charges may be forthcoming.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
This remains a developing story, and 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.