Crime
Victim killed in Springfield mass shooting identified as Keantra Mays
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — A mass shooting late Saturday night in Springfield has left one person dead and several others injured, prompting a multi-agency investigation.
According to a press release issued by the City of Springfield, officers and emergency medical personnel responded to reports of gunfire in the 1000 block of West Rose Street at approximately 10:46 p.m.
Upon arrival, first responders discovered multiple individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.
One victim, identified as Keantra Mays, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Due to the severity of injuries, at least two victims were transported via CareFlight to Miami Valley Hospital for advanced treatment.
Additional victims were taken either by ambulance or private vehicle to Springfield Regional Medical Center and Kettering Health Springfield.
A dispatch sergeant with the Springfield Police Division confirmed that a total of five individuals were shot during the incident.
As of this time, the conditions of the surviving victims have not been released.
The response to the scene involved multiple law enforcement and emergency service agencies, including the Springfield Police Division, Clark County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Wittenberg University Police, and the Springfield Fire and Rescue Division.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting remains ongoing.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Springfield Police Division directly or to submit anonymous tips via email at spdtip@springfieldohio.gov.
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.