Crime
Armed Customer Fatally Shot by Employee After Drawing Weapon Inside Peaches Corner in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A deadly shooting inside a well-known Myrtle Beach restaurant Friday night has prompted an active investigation by the Myrtle Beach Police Department.
The incident occurred at Peaches Corner, located at 900 N. Ocean Boulevard, shortly after 11:15 p.m. on June 28. Officers responded to reports of gunfire inside the establishment, a popular Ocean Boulevard destination.
According to authorities, the shooting stemmed from an altercation between an employee and a customer who entered the restaurant with a firearm already drawn.
In response, the employee retrieved his own weapon and fired multiple times, striking the armed customer five times.
Two individuals sustained gunshot wounds during the confrontation. One was transported to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. The second individual, believed to be the armed customer, died from their injuries at the scene or shortly after.
One person has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
Police have not yet released the identities of those involved.
Law enforcement has increased its presence in the area as the investigation continues.
Detectives are urging the public to come forward with any information, photos, or videos that may assist in the ongoing inquiry.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Myrtle Beach Police Department at 843-918-1382.
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.