Crime
Brownwood police officer Kris Salazar shot multiple times during disturbance, suspect Holly Oliver killed
BROWNWOOD, Texas – A Brownwood police officer was shot multiple times late Monday night during a violent encounter with an armed suspect who was later pronounced deceased following an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement.
According to the Brownwood Police Department, the incident began at approximately 11:50 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025, when officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 2000 block of 7th Street.
The initial 911 caller advised that her husband was in the front yard, behaving erratically and discharging a firearm. Witnesses reported hearing two to three gunshots.
The suspect, 59-year-old Holly Edward Oliver, fled the 7th Street residence in a pickup truck and was believed to be heading toward an address on 1st Street.
Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, July 8, officers located Oliver’s vehicle in the 300 block of Corrigan Street.
As officers prepared to approach on foot, the suspect unexpectedly began driving toward them.
Oliver pulled alongside an unoccupied patrol vehicle and opened fire with what appeared to be an automatic rifle, targeting the driver’s side window and door.
Officers immediately sought cover and returned fire as Oliver drove off toward Norwood Street, continuing to fire at police.
As officers exited their vehicles to engage, Oliver again opened fire. He then reversed his truck down the road, exchanging gunfire with multiple officers before his vehicle came to a stop at the intersection of Norwood and Vincent Streets.
Officers approached the vehicle and removed Oliver from the driver’s seat. Life-saving measures were initiated on scene until Brownwood Fire Department medics and AMR ambulance personnel arrived.
Oliver was transported to Hendricks-Brownwood Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Brownwood Police Officer Kris Salazar sustained multiple gunshot wounds during the exchange as Oliver drove past his patrol unit.
He was transported to the emergency room at Hendricks-Brownwood, where he is currently listed in good condition and awaiting surgery.
The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation into this attempted murder of a law enforcement officer.
Multiple agencies provided critical support during the incident, including the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Early Police Department, and Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers.
Authorities have confirmed this remains an active and ongoing investigation.
Further updates will be provided as available.
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.