Crime
3 Injured in Shooting During UC Davis Picnic Day
Davis, CA – Authorities responded to a shooting incident at Community Park in Davis on Saturday afternoon, where three individuals were wounded during a public gathering organized by a campus-affiliated group as part of UC Davis’ Picnic Day celebrations.
The shooting occurred during a well-attended event that drew hundreds of participants to the park.
According to Police, no fatalities have been reported, and the victims — described as young adults or juveniles — sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
All three were treated by emergency personnel at the scene and later transported by ambulance for further medical attention.
The pickup location was near the Davis Little League field.
Witnesses at the scene described hearing a series of popping sounds, initially believed to be fireworks, before realizing gunfire had erupted.
The suspect reportedly fled westward from the area immediately after the shooting.
Law enforcement has not yet released a description of the individual or confirmed whether the shooter knew the victims.
In response to the incident, F Street south of Covell Boulevard has been temporarily shut down, and traffic is being rerouted to allow emergency crews and investigators access to the scene.
Multiple police vehicles, ambulances, and fire engines remain on site as officers work to secure the area and gather evidence.
Despite the active crime scene, a large crowd remains in the park, many unaware of the full extent of the incident or waiting for updates.
Authorities are urging anyone with information, video footage, or who may have witnessed the shooting to contact the Davis Police Department immediately.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional details are expected to be released as they become available.
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.