Crime
17-year-old Robert Wesley Dixon killed after shooting at Jerry Watson Park in Ferris, Multiple arrested
The Ferris Department of Public Safety has provided an update on the ongoing investigation into a deadly shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon, May 11, at Jerry Watson Memorial Park.
Authorities confirm that 17-year-old Sir Robert Wesley Dixon was killed, and a juvenile was injured in the incident, which stemmed from a large altercation involving both juveniles and adults.
City officials confirmed that Juliana Jazzlean Pargas, a suspect wanted in connection with the incident, was located and arrested on Monday, May 12, in Lancaster, Texas, at a residence belonging to a family member.
Pargas is charged with tampering with physical evidence involving a firearm used during the shooting. Her age has not been released.
According to officials, the violent encounter began shortly before 2 p.m. when a dispute involving more than 10 individualsโsome of whom were adults and others juvenilesโerupted at Jerry Watson Memorial Park.
Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams stated that two groups, including some from outside Ferris, were involved and had a prior conflict.
During the confrontation:
- Sir Robert Wesley Dixon, 17, was allegedly shot in the neck by a juvenile suspect.
- After Dixon was shot, an adult male retrieved the firearm Dixon had in his possession and fired multiple rounds at the juvenile believed to have fired the initial shot.
The investigation has revealed that a female individual, believed to be a minor, was present at the scene and reportedly provided Dixon with the firearm prior to the shooting.
Her identity is known to investigators, but her name and photograph are being withheld pending age confirmation.
She is expected to be charged with criminal responsibility for the conduct of another (murder) due to her role in facilitating the shooting.
The City of Ferris confirmed that the entire incident was captured on the parkโs surveillance system, enabling investigators to reconstruct the timeline and identify those involved.
As of now:
- The juvenile suspect has been charged with murder.
- The adult male involved in the exchange of gunfire has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful carry of a weapon.
- Juliana Jazzlean Pargas has been charged with tampering with evidence.
- Charges are pending against the female who allegedly provided the firearm.
More arrests and charges are anticipated as the investigation progresses.
Following the tragedy, Ferris ISD released a public statement mourning the loss of Dixon, who was a student in the district:
โWe are saddened to share the loss of one of our students this past weekend. Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and all affected by this tragedy. Local pastors and counseling services will be available for students and staff. During this difficult time, we encourage our Ferris ISD community to come together in support, compassion, and unity.โ
The Ferris Department of Public Safety continues to urge all individuals involved or with knowledge of the incident to come forward.
Anyone with information about the unidentified female suspect, Juliana Jazzlean Pargas, or other individuals present at the time of the shooting is encouraged to contact Ferris DPS at 972-544-2225 or visit the Marty Steinfeldt Public Safety Headquarters.
Authorities are also urging those still at large to surrender peacefully.
The case remains under active investigation, with officials committed to ensuring full accountability for those involved in this tragic and senseless act of violence.
Crime
Noemi Hernandez, Mother of Four Murdered By Her Husband Hector Luvianos Two Days Before Christmas
BATAVIA, Ill. โ 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 Stateโs 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 Coronerโs Office responded to the scene, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the official cause and manner of Hernandezโs death.
In the wake of the tragedy, Hernandezโs family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral and related expenses.
In the fundraiser, the family described Noemi as โthe heart of her family,โ 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.