Crime
3 officers injured after shooting in Lorain, suspect killed
Lorain, OH — A massive law enforcement response unfolded Wednesday afternoon at the Colorado Avenue Industrial Park following a violent encounter that left three Lorain Police Department officers wounded.
The incident, which began shortly after 1:15 p.m. EST, has prompted a multi-agency investigation and an ongoing search for a possible outstanding suspect.
According to Lorain Mayor Jack Bradley, three Lorain officers were struck by gunfire during the confrontation. Two officers sustained critical injuries and were airlifted to regional trauma centers for emergency medical treatment. A third officer, who suffered a gunshot wound to the hand, was transported to Mercy Health – Lorain Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. All three officers survived the initial shooting.
Mayor Bradley confirmed that at least one suspect involved in the incident was shot and killed at the scene. However, based on tactical activity and police presence, it is believed that another suspect may remain at large. Aerial drones and SWAT teams from both Lorain and Elyria Police Departments were deployed as part of the ongoing search and tactical operations.
Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic and urgent scene. Councilman Tony Dimacchia (D-At Large), who was departing the Lorain Schools Transportation Center at the time of the shooting, reported seeing officers urgently placing a wounded colleague into the back of a patrol vehicle and rushing him from the scene, his legs visibly hanging out of the car door.
At this time, it remains unclear what triggered the initial confrontation. Authorities have not confirmed whether any additional suspects are in custody, and no further details have been released regarding the events leading up to the exchange of gunfire.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes 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.