Austin man charged after weekend shooting and kidnapping at The Domain

A dispute between acquaintances turned violent Sunday afternoon when a man was shot and a woman was taken from a parking lot at The Domain in Austin.

Police officers arrived at 3311 Esperanza Crossing at approximately 3:15 p.m. on October 25. They located a male victim who sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The man was transported to a hospital where he initially suffered life-threatening injuries. He has since been listed in stable condition.

Investigators stated that the victim and a woman were walking through the lot when a person known to them approached. The individual fired at the man, then threatened the woman and forced her into a vehicle. The suspect drove away, leaving the woman to be found unharmed later.

The suspect, identified as Leonel Jesus Galvan Hernandez, turned himself in to authorities. He was booked into the Travis County Jail. Charges filed against Hernandez include two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, one count of aggravated kidnapping, and one count of aggravated robbery.

The Austin Police Department characterized the event as an isolated incident. Officers stated there is no ongoing threat to the public. The investigation remains active, and the department has asked witnesses to contact the Aggravated Assault Unit at 512-974-5177.