Crime
Brother Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Alisha Parker
HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Police Department (HPD) has confirmed the arrest of 44-year-old Dawud Parker, who has been charged with murder in connection with the February 4th fatal shooting of 48-year-old Alisha Parker.
The shooting occurred at approximately 9:05 p.m. at a convenience store located at 1206 Barker Cypress Road.
Surveillance footage showed Dawud Parker exiting the passenger seat of Alisha Parker’s black BMW moments before the shooting.
When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Alisha unresponsive in the driver’s seat, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities later confirmed that the suspect and victim were siblings, making this an especially tragic act of violence.
Following the incident, HPD homicide detectives worked to identify and locate the suspect.
A surveillance image of the shooter was released to the public in an effort to assist in his identification.
Dawud Parker was later taken into custody and formally charged with murder.
Further details surrounding the motive and circumstances of the shooting have not yet been released.
Authorities continue to investigate this case, and anyone with additional information is urged to contact Houston Police Department Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers.
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.