Crime
16-Year-Old Killed, Five Others Injured in Shooting at Woodland Hills House Party
Woodland Hills, CA – A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot, and five other men were injured when gunfire erupted at a house party in Woodland Hills early Sunday morning, February 9, 2025.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) responded to reports of a shooting at a large upscale residence in the 5900 block of Winnetka Avenue at approximately 1:30 a.m.
According to investigators, the suspect was inside the home’s basement when an altercation occurred. A bouncer or security guard attempted to escort the suspect out of the home, but as they reached the first floor, the suspect opened fire on the dance floor, striking multiple people.
The shooter fled the scene on foot and remains at large.
A 16-year-old male victim, whose identity has not yet been released, died at the scene.
Five other male victims, ranging in age from 18 to 36, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
No other injuries were reported.
LAPD detectives are actively investigating the incident and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Those with details regarding the suspect or the events leading up to the shooting are encouraged to contact LAPD’s Major Crimes Division. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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.