Crime
Kenwan Kilgore and Bre Shawn Malone killed after shooting on Post Plant Road in Gadsden County
The Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is investigating a fatal shooting that left two men dead early Friday morning in the St. Hebron community.
Deputies responded to a report of gunfire in the 1700 block of Post Plant Road shortly after midnight.
Upon arrival, they discovered two men who had sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
The victims were identified as 20-year-old Kenwan Kilgore and 26-year-old Bre Shawn Malone, according to GCSO officials.
Authorities stated that while there is a person of interest in the case, no arrests have been made.
The circumstances leading to the deadly shooting remain unclear, and investigators are working to determine the motive behind the violence.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is assisting the sheriff’s office in the ongoing investigation.
Community members with information are urged to come forward by contacting the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office at 850-627-9233 or submitting anonymous tips through Big Bend Crime Solvers at 850-574-TIPS (8477).
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.