Former San Antonio cop arrested for shooting teen in McDonald's parking lot
A former San Antonio police officer was arrested for shooting and wounding 17-year-old Erik Cantu after he fled a McDonald’s parking lot, officials said.
James Brennand was charged with two counts of aggravated assault by a public servant following an investigation into the shooting that occurred earlier this month,Cantu was eating a hamburger inside his car earlier this month when Brennand approached and shot at it as the jolted teen fled, authorities said.the young man’s is on life support as his condition is still touch-and-go.
“At this time, there is no improvement in his condition. He is still unconscious and is on life support,” the family said. “The last two days have been difficult and we expect more difficulty ahead, but we remain hopeful. “We’d like to correct any misrepresentations that Erik is in ‘stable condition’ or he is ‘going to be fine.’ That is not true. Every breath is a struggle for Erik.
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