Crime
Three Killed, Two Critically Injured in South Minneapolis Mass Shooting
Minneapolis, MN — A mass shooting late Sunday night in South Minneapolis has left three people dead and two others critically injured.
The incident occurred near the intersection of Bloomington Avenue South and East 25th Street in the city’s Ward 9, represented by Council Member Jason Chavez.
Minneapolis police and emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene at approximately 12:10 a.m., where they discovered five gunshot victims.
According to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, three individuals were pronounced dead at the scene, while two others were transported by EMS to a local trauma center.
Authorities confirmed the following details regarding the injured victims:
- A female, approximately 24 years old, sustained a gunshot wound to the face. While the bullet did not exit, she was reported to be conscious with stable vital signs.
- A male, approximately 30 years old, suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was transported in critical condition, described as exhibiting agonal breathing.
Initial findings suggest the shooting may have been a targeted act and potentially connected to gang activity.
Chief O’Hara stated during a press conference that the early stages of the investigation indicate a high probability that the victims were specifically targeted.
He added that some victims were found inside a vehicle, while one male was discovered on the sidewalk.
While responding officers were securing the scene, they reportedly heard additional gunfire nearby.
Though no further victims were located at that secondary location, physical evidence of gunfire was recovered, reinforcing concerns of ongoing danger in the vicinity.
“The city is grieving,” Chief O’Hara said, noting that the incident follows a period of relative calm in the city not seen in over five years. “That peace has been shattered. There are families suffering tonight — grieving. This is an absolutely senseless tragedy.”
O’Hara also described the emotional toll on first responders. “Family members were wailing to our officers at the scene. That’s always difficult — any time there is one victim, let alone multiple.”
All victims are believed to be adults, but their names have not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
The Minneapolis Police Department and other local agencies are continuing to investigate.
The scene remains active, and a significant amount of forensic evidence has been recovered.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Minneapolis police or submit anonymous tips through CrimeStoppers.
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.