Crime
Video Captures Moments Mass Shooting at Family Gathering on Cherryhill Street in Houston’s Mayfair Neighborhood
HOUSTON, TX – A family barbecue in Houston’s Mayfair neighborhood turned deadly early Saturday morning when gunfire broke out, leaving 14 people shot, including one confirmed fatality, and several others in critical condition.
The shooting occurred in the 6000 block of Cherryhill Drive near Loop 610 and Mykawa Road, shortly before 1:00 a.m.
According to Houston Police Department (HPD) Assistant Chief Patricia Cantu, the violence began after an uninvited guest at the party was asked to leave.
As he walked away, he allegedly opened fire, prompting individuals at the gathering to return gunfire.
The chaotic exchange of gunfire scattered victims throughout the property and surrounding areas.
HPD officers arrived on scene within three minutes of the initial 911 call and encountered an active and rapidly evolving situation.
Gunshots were still being reported nearby as officers worked to secure the area. Emergency medical responders began treating victims on-site, while others were rushed to hospitals by ambulance or private vehicles.
Among those transported were three gunshot victims dropped off at a nearby Jack-in-the-Box restaurant on Long Street.
In total, 14 individuals were struck by gunfire, with one person pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Several victims underwent emergency surgeries and remain in critical condition, while others are reported to be in stable condition.
Multiple individuals were detained at the scene for questioning, and police have since taken two suspects into custody, including one suspect apprehended at gunpoint.
Authorities have not confirmed if either suspect is the shooter who initially opened fire.
“This is a very complex, ongoing scene with multiple active crime scenes,” said Assistant Chief Cantu. “It was chaotic from the moment officers arrived, with victims located in various locations and information still coming in.”
The HPD Homicide Division is leading the investigation and urges anyone who attended the party, left before police arrived, or transported victims to contact investigators at 713-308-3600. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
Police have not released the identities of the deceased or injured individuals at this time, and the motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.
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.