Crime
2 Dead, 1 Injured in Indianapolis Shooting That Sparked High-Speed Chase, Two Suspects Apprehended
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — A violent and chaotic sequence of events unfolded on the east side of Indianapolis Saturday morning, leaving two people dead, another injured, and ending in a high-speed police pursuit that culminated with a suspect refusing to surrender until he finished smoking a marijuana blunt.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), officers were dispatched to the Carriage House East Apartments around 8:45 a.m. on June 29 in response to reports of a triple shooting.
Upon arrival, police discovered three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite life-saving efforts, two victims succumbed to their injuries, while a third remains hospitalized in unknown condition.
Shortly after the shooting, officers identified a black vehicle fleeing the area at high speed.
A pursuit ensued, with the suspects reaching speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour, weaving through traffic and ultimately traveling across the city.
During the pursuit, the suspects’ vehicle struck an ambulance and another civilian vehicle, causing damage but no reported injuries from those collisions.
Police deployed stop sticks in an attempt to end the chase, which concluded when the suspect vehicle crashed into a light pole near the intersection of West 16th Street and North Illinois Street.
One of the suspects exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot, but was quickly apprehended by pursuing officers.
The driver of the vehicle, however, reportedly remained inside and refused to exit, telling officers he would not surrender until he finished smoking a blunt.
Officers maintained a perimeter around the crashed vehicle, and the driver eventually complied and was taken into custody without further incident.
Both individuals are now in police custody. IMPD officials confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the community and that the investigation remains active.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the deceased victims or the suspects involved.
The IMPD Homicide Unit continues to investigate the motive behind the shooting, and charges against the suspects are expected to be filed in the coming days.
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.