Crime
At least 1 killed, 3 wounded after shooting outside Advance Auto Parts store in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. — A deadly shooting involving multiple victims prompted a large law enforcement response Sunday evening near Meadowbrook Drive and Deans Bridge Road, in the parking lot of the Advance Auto Parts store.
The Richmond County Coroner’s Office confirmed that at least one person has died as a result of the shooting.
While the total number of victims has not been officially confirmed, early reports suggest that at least four individuals, including a child, may have been shot.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office issued a public safety alert shortly after the incident, urging the public to avoid the area while investigators processed the scene.
“The Sheriff’s Office is currently in the area of Meadowbrook Drive for an active situation. We’re asking for everyone to avoid the area while this investigation continues,” the department stated.
Law enforcement personnel, including investigators and crime scene technicians, remain at the location as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not yet released information on potential suspects or a motive.
Residents are advised to steer clear of the area as the investigation is ongoing.
This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it 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.