Crime
Victim killed in Albany State University homecoming shooting identified as 19-year-old De-Marion Daniels
Multiple individuals have been detained in connection with the shooting.
A tragic shooting incident occurred at Albany State University’s East Campus on Saturday night, resulting in one fatality and injuries to five others.
The shooting took place near the student union, and multiple agencies are working together to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The deceased victim has been identified as 19-year-old De-Marion Tayshawn Daniels, who succumbed to his injuries at Phoebe Hospital.
The motive for the shooting remains unclear, and authorities have not identified any suspects at this time.
Multiple individuals have been detained in connection with the shooting.
Multiple blocks of Radium Springs Road have been closed off, and traffic is being diverted.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is actively involved in the investigation.
Statement from Albany State following shooting on campus:
The Albany State University family is deeply saddened to learn of an incident that took place on campus at approximately 8:50 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2024. As always, the safety and security of our ASU students, faculty and staff are the number one priority of this institution.
We have been informed that six individuals have sustained injuries. Sadly, one has been reported deceased. The GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigation) is leading the investigation and is being assisted by state and local agencies. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
Albany State University remains committed to providing resources for the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of our campus community. Counseling and other resources are available to students during this time. We are encouraging our students to make use of these resources as needed.
Crime
Noemi Hernandez, Mother of Four Murdered By Her Husband Hector Luvianos Two Days Before Christmas
BATAVIA, Ill. โ 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 Stateโs 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 Coronerโs Office responded to the scene, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the official cause and manner of Hernandezโs death.
In the wake of the tragedy, Hernandezโs family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral and related expenses.
In the fundraiser, the family described Noemi as โthe heart of her family,โ 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.