A grand jury has indicted former San Antonio Police officer James Brennand on two counts of aggravated assault and one count of attempted murder after he allegedly shot at unarmed 17-year-old Erik Cantu in a McDonald's parking lot.
December 1, 2022, 8:48 PMEmergency personnel respond to the scene of a police officer shooting a teenager outside of McDonalds in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 2, 2022. James Brennand, a probationary police officer who served on the force for seven months, opened fire on 17 year old Erik Cantu after approaching a car that he believed stolen.
Brennand was fired from the San Antonio Police Department just a few days after the shooting. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus confirmed his actions violated department tactics, training and procedures. Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales announces indictment of former San Antonio police officer James Brennand at a press conference, Dec. 1, 2022."Justice means prosecuting the individual for misconduct. Justice means obtaining a conviction. Justice means making sure that man never works as a member of law enforcement, making sure that that man never has a gun and a badge," Gonzales said. "Justice means seeking appropriate punishment.
Cantu's attorney Ben Crump said in a statement that the announcement of the indictment was a "relief" for Cantu and his family.
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