Crime
11-Year-Old Caiden Connor Dies from Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound Inside Shreveport Home
SHREVEPORT, La. – Authorities have confirmed that 11-year-old Caiden Connor has died following an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.
According to the Shreveport Police Department (SPD), the incident occurred in the 500 block of West 74th Street in the West Cedar Grove neighborhood at approximately 9:30 p.m..
Investigators say the boy gained access to a firearm inside the residence and accidentally discharged it.
Caiden was transported to Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport by his 19-year-old brother.
Despite immediate medical intervention, he succumbed to his injuries.
SPD officers recovered the firearm at the scene and confirmed that there were no signs of foul play.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Officials emphasized the incident as a tragic reminder of the importance of firearm safety.
“Firearms should always be secured and out of reach of children to prevent such tragedies,” said Cpl. Chris Bordelon. “SPD urges all gun owners to practice responsible firearm safety to help prevent future accidents.”
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are urging the public to take proactive steps to ensure weapons are safely stored and inaccessible to minors.
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.