Crime
41-year-old Michael Carroll killed in Saginaw shooting
SAGINAW, MI — A shooting on Saginaw’s West Side Wednesday evening has left one man dead and another hospitalized, according to the Saginaw Police Department.
Authorities have identified the deceased victim as 41-year-old Michael Wayne Carroll, a resident of Saginaw.
The incident occurred at approximately 6:11 p.m. on April 30 in the 1300 block of South Michigan Avenue.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire and, upon arrival, discovered two adult male victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Both individuals were transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Carroll was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
The second victim, a 66-year-old man from Saginaw, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is currently listed in stable condition.
The Saginaw Police Department, in collaboration with the Michigan State Police Major Crimes Unit, is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
At this time, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not disclosed any information regarding potential suspects or motives.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-422-5245.
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.