Crime
Tiyelle Rakelle Demon Hollings Charged with Murder in Deadly Juneteenth Celebration Shooting in Anderson County
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. — An 18-year-old man has been charged in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred during a Juneteenth celebration in Anderson County, South Carolina, leaving one woman dead and nine others injured.
According to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, Tiyelle Rakelle Demon Hollings, 18, has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime following the incident on Saturday night.
Authorities say Hollings opened fire into a crowd after a fight broke out around 10 p.m. along Scarborough Road, where hundreds had gathered for the annual Juneteenth celebration.
One of the bullets struck and killed 35-year-old Laporshia Cobb, who Sheriff Chad McBride confirmed was the mother of three children.
“All of the victims, including Ms. Cobb, were innocent bystanders,” McBride stated. “This was a senseless act of violence. The shooter was indiscriminately spraying bullets into a crowd.”
In total, nine other individuals were wounded by gunfire during the chaos. One victim was airlifted to a nearby trauma center due to the severity of their injuries, while the others were transported for emergency treatment in Anderson.
The current conditions of the injured victims have not been publicly released.
The event, which has been held annually for several years, was brought to a tragic halt as panic erupted among attendees who fled for safety amid the hail of gunfire.
The investigation remains active. The sheriff’s office said they are pursuing multiple leads and have identified other persons of interest.
Authorities indicated that additional arrests may be forthcoming as they work to determine all individuals involved in the incident.
Sheriff McBride urged anyone with information or video footage from the scene to come forward.
“This tragedy should never have happened. Our thoughts are with the family of Laporshia Cobb and all those affected by this horrific act,” he said.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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.