Crime
Lexington Richmond road baptist Church Shooter identified as Guy House
LEXINGTON, KY – July 13, 2025 – A violent incident that unfolded Sunday morning in Lexington has left at least three people dead, including the suspect, and several others injured following a shooting at Richmond Road Baptist Church.
Among the injured is a Kentucky State Trooper who was shot earlier in the day during a confrontation with the suspect, now identified as Guy House.
According to the Kentucky State Police (KSP), the initial encounter occurred at approximately 11:36 a.m. in Fayette County, when House allegedly opened fire on a trooper during an attempted apprehension.
The trooper sustained gunshot wounds and was transported to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical care.
Following the initial shooting, House fled the scene and later arrived at Richmond Road Baptist Church, where he reportedly opened fire again, resulting in multiple civilian casualties.
Emergency Medical Services responded quickly and provided immediate aid to the victims. Several individuals were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. Their identities and current conditions have not yet been released.
Lexington Police Department and KSP officers converged on the church and successfully secured the scene. The suspect, Guy House, was pronounced deceased at the location. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether his death was self-inflicted or the result of police engagement.
In a joint statement, Lexington Police and KSP acknowledged the seriousness of the unfolding situation, noting that “Kentucky is dealing with a series of incidents connected to a single suspect, including a trooper-involved shooting and a mass casualty event at Richmond Road Baptist Church.”
Officials urged the public to keep the victims and their families in their thoughts, with one spokesperson saying, “Please pray for all those impacted by these senseless acts of violence. We are grateful for the swift and coordinated response by our law enforcement officers and first responders.”
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Authorities are working to determine a motive and are processing multiple crime scenes. KSP has committed to providing additional information as it becomes available.
This remains a developing story.
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.