Crime
Multiple People Killed and Injured in Mass Shooting at Grand Sierra Resort in Reno
RENO, Nev. — A deadly shooting unfolded early Monday morning at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, leaving two people dead and at least three others injured, according to Northern Nevada District Health Officer Dr. Chad Kingsley.
The incident occurred just outside the casino in the resort’s valet area around 7:25 a.m., prompting a large-scale law enforcement response and the temporary lockdown of the area.
Authorities say the suspect, an adult male, was located within minutes of the initial 911 call. Reno Police Department officers engaged the individual in an exchange of gunfire outside the resort.
The suspect was subsequently taken into custody and transported to a local hospital with undisclosed injuries.
His identity and condition have not yet been released.
At least three people sustained injuries requiring medical transport, though several others reportedly sought medical attention on their own.
The total number of injured victims remains unconfirmed, and the severity of the injuries has not been disclosed.
According to officials, multiple emergency personnel, including REMSA paramedics, Reno Fire Department, and Grand Sierra Resort staff, assisted in providing care.
Reno Police confirmed that several law enforcement officers were involved in the response.
Some officers sustained minor injuries during the incident, but none were reportedly shot.
The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation.
Sparks Police Department is taking the lead in the officer-involved shooting investigation, while Reno Police and other agencies continue to process the scene and collect evidence.
Portions of the Grand Sierra Resort property are expected to remain closed during the investigation.
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo acknowledged the shooting in a public statement and said his office is monitoring the situation closely.
Authorities urge anyone with information related to the shooting to contact the Reno Police Department at (775) 322-4900.
The Reno Police Department emphasized that there is no further threat to the public.
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.