Crime
Manhunt Underway for 22-Year-Old Emmanuel Keevon Dashawn McRae Accused of Shooting West Palm Beach Police Officer
WEST PALM BEACH, FL — Massive Manhunt Underway After Police Officer Shot During Early-Morning Altercation.
At approximately 2:00 a.m., West Palm Beach Police officers responded to reports of an altercation in the 300 block of Baker Drive.
Upon arrival, one of the responding officers was shot after the suspect opened fire on police.
The injured officer was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment. Their current condition has not been released.
Detectives have identified the suspect as 22-year-old Emmanuel Keevon Dashawn McRae, described as 5’11” tall, with brown hair and brown eyes.
McRae is considered armed and extremely dangerous and should not be approached under any circumstances.
Authorities have launched a massive manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies to locate and apprehend McRae.
Anyone who sees McRae or has information about his whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately, contact the West Palm Beach Police Department at (561) 822-1900, or reach out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477).
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Police are asking residents in the area to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
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.