Crime
North Hollywood Officer-Involved Shooting: Suspect Shot by Police After Stabbing Woman
Authorities in Los Angeles are investigating a violent incident that occurred in North Hollywood on Tuesday involving a stabbing and an officer-involved shooting.
The confrontation took place in the 7800 block of Beck Avenue, where a male suspect was shot by police after allegedly attacking a woman with a knife.
According to initial reports from law enforcement, officers responded to an emergency call regarding a man actively assaulting a female with a knife.
Upon arrival at 7845 Beck Avenue, officers observed the suspect repeatedly stabbing the woman in the chest.
In an effort to stop the assault and prevent further harm to the victim, officers opened fire on the suspect, striking him multiple times.
The male suspect was pronounced down at the scene with multiple gunshot wounds. His condition has not been formally released.
The female victim sustained multiple stab wounds to the chest and was quickly transported to a local hospital by paramedics.
Her current condition is reported as serious, but no further updates have been provided at this time.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has launched a full investigation into the incident.
As is standard protocol in all officer-involved shootings, the LAPD’s Force Investigation Division will conduct a thorough review.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has also been notified.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of either the suspect or the victim.
The public is urged to avoid the area as the investigation remains active.
Anyone with information or video footage related to the incident is encouraged to contact LAPD detectives or call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
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.