Crime
32-year-old Joshua Wolfe injured after shooting on Elm Street in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD, Maine — A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon on Elm Street, according to the Biddeford Police Department.
Authorities responded to the scene following reports of a physical altercation. Upon arrival, officers discovered 32-year-old Joshua Wolfe suffering from a gunshot wound.
Wolfe was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released.
In a public statement, Wolfe addressed the incident, assuring the community of his condition and clarifying the circumstances.
“You will likely see a news story or Facebook post circulating regarding an incident that occurred today on Elm Street in Biddeford. First and foremost, I am alive. Thank you so much to everyone that has reached out,” Wolfe stated.
He emphasized that the incident was entirely random, adding, “The incident that occurred was not connected to either of the businesses that I own and was not with an individual that I know. This was a 100% random encounter. The individual that shot me is now in custody and there is currently no danger to the public.”
Police have confirmed that a suspect is currently in custody, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s name or further details regarding the motive or events leading up to the shooting.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Biddeford Police Department.
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.