A meetup arranged over social media turned into a parking-lot ambush, and now a San Antonio man is in jail. Police say a 21-year-old man was lured to the lot on Aug. 17, 2025, and shot once in the arm. Wounded but able to drive, he pulled into a nearby food truck for help and was taken to a hospital in stable condition. Investigators say the alleged gunman used a woman's phone, pretended to be her online, and set up the encounter.
According to an arrest warrant cited by KENS5, the suspect is 20-year-old Jesus Nunez Hernandez. The warrant states Hernandez allegedly grabbed the woman's phone, used her Facebook account to message the victim, and arranged the meeting. When the victim showed up, Hernandez allegedly opened fire. Police arrested Hernandez this week and charged him with aggravated assault, according to the station.
CrimeLocal's incident listings place the Aug. 17, 2025 shooting near Baltic Drive and Silver Oaks, a few blocks from West Avenue. The entry notes that the victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and describes the call as a single-victim shooting that happened while the man sat in a parking lot waiting to meet someone he had been messaging. Investigators say they are still reviewing surveillance footage and talking to witnesses in the area.
Police: Phone Theft And Fake Messages Set The Trap
The arrest warrant reviewed by KENS5 lays out a scheme that started with a stolen phone and ended with gunfire. Hernandez allegedly took the woman's phone, posed as her on Facebook, and messaged the victim to coordinate the meetup in the parking lot. Once the victim arrived, the warrant states Hernandez fired at least four shots, hitting the man in the arm. The victim then drove to a nearby food truck to get help. Police say jealousy over the victim messaging the suspect's girlfriend motivated the attack, according to the warrant.
Charges And Next Steps
Hernandez has been booked on an aggravated-assault charge and remains in custody as the investigation continues. Prosecutors are expected to review the arrest paperwork and decide how to proceed with formal charges and court scheduling. As of the latest reporting, officials have not released information on any potential bond or a court date.
What To Keep In Mind
This case highlights how quickly social-media impersonation can turn dangerous when online conversations move into the real world. If you decide to meet someone after messaging online, consider choosing a busy public place, bringing a friend, and telling others where you are going. Anyone with information about the shooting or relevant video is urged to contact San Antonio police, according to the reporting.
