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Former Police Officer Charged with Aggravated Assault After Shooting 17-Year-Old Driver in McDonald's Parking Lot

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The San Antonio Police Department has charged former police officer James Brennand with two counts of aggravated assault by a public servant in connection with the shooting of 17-year-old Erik Cantu in a McDonald's parking lot on October 2, 2022. The charges come after the family of Cantu stated that the teen remains on life support with "no improvement in his condition." The incident, which was captured on police body camera video, shows Brennand approaching Cantu's vehicle, opening the car door, and ordering Cantu to get out before opening fire as the vehicle reversed away. Cantu suffered multiple gunshot wounds, while a female passenger was uninjured.

Key Takeaways:

  • Former police officer James Brennand was charged with two counts of aggravated assault by a public servant in connection with the shooting of 17-year-old Erik Cantu in a McDonald's parking lot on October 2, 2022.
  • The charges come after the family of Cantu stated that the teen remains on life support with "no improvement in his condition."
  • The incident, which was captured on police body camera video, shows Brennand approaching Cantu's vehicle, opening the car door, and ordering Cantu to get out before opening fire as the vehicle reversed away.
  • Cantu suffered multiple gunshot wounds, while a female passenger was uninjured.
  • Brennand was fired last week for violating departmental tactics, training, and procedures.
  • San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said the charges will change if Cantu succumbs to his injuries.
  • Aggravated assault by a public servant is a first-degree felony that carries a sentence of five to 99 years in prison.

Statistics:

  • Two counts of aggravated assault by a public servant have been filed against former police officer James Brennand.
  • Erik Cantu, the 17-year-old driver, remains on life support with "no improvement in his condition."
  • Cantu suffered multiple gunshot wounds in the incident.
  • A female passenger in the vehicle was uninjured.
  • Brennand was fired last week for violating departmental tactics, training, and procedures.
  • Aggravated assault by a public servant carries a sentence of five to 99 years in prison.

Sources:

  • Fox News: "Erik Cantu on life support with 'no improvement in his condition,' according to family attorney"
  • San Antonio Police Department: Police body camera video released on October 2, 2022
  • San Antonio Police Chief William McManus
  • Bexar County Criminal District Attorney Joe Gonzales
  • Fox News Digital: "Erik Cantu on life support with 'no improvement in his condition,' according to family attorney"

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