Crime
Noah Scurry, Samuel Fels High School basketball player shot and killed outside his Philadelphia home
A 17-year-old high school student with a bright future in academics and athletics was tragically shot and killed outside his Philadelphia home Tuesday morning as he prepared to leave for school.
The victim, identified as Noah Scurry, a standout basketball player and academic achiever at Samuel Fels High School, was attacked around 7:15 a.m. in front of his residence.
Scurry was entering a car with his mother when the shooting occurred, according to Monique Braxton, spokesperson for the School District of Philadelphia.
Police reported that Scurry was shot multiple times. He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 7:37 a.m.
“This is a heartbreaking loss,” Braxton said. “The principal, coach, teammates, and classmates are devastated. Noah was on the verge of graduating and had a promising future ahead of him, likely with college basketball opportunities across the country. His life was senselessly cut short.”
Noah was known not only for his talents on the basketball court but also for his exceptional academic abilities. He was his school’s highest SAT scorer and was widely admired for his kind and helpful nature.
“He was the kind of student who offered to help without being asked,” Braxton shared. “He was a role model, both academically and personally, with no history of disciplinary issues.”
The tragic news has shaken the school community. All games scheduled for the week have been canceled as students and staff process the loss.
“The whole school is in mourning,” said 10th grader Mohamed Elfaki. “Noah was someone who brought light into every room he entered. He was smart, kind, and always made people smile. It’s hard to believe he’s gone.”
To support students and staff during this difficult time, mental health professionals and counselors have been made available at the school.
Homicide detectives are investigating the incident to determine what led to the shooting and to identify any suspects. Although police initially reported recovering a weapon at the scene, they later clarified that no weapon was found.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward as they work to bring those responsible to justice.
This senseless act of violence has left a promising young life cut short and a community grappling with immense grief.
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.