Erik Cantu, 17, is yet to regain consciousness after he was shot in a McDonald's car park in Texas
A now-former San Antonio police officer has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault after last week’s shooting of a teenager who was eating a hamburger in his car in a McDonald’s parking lot.in Texas The 17-year-old is still unconscious and is on life support.
“The last two days have been difficult, and we expect more difficulty ahead, but we remain hopeful,” the statement continued. Their attorney, Brian Powers, said it is “an incredibly difficult time for them”.A rookie officer, Brennand reported the vehicle in which Mr Cantu sat had evaded him the night before during an attempted traffic stop. Brennand said he suspected the vehicle had been stolen. In body camera footage released by police, Brennand opens the car door and tells Mr Cantu to get out.
Investigators quickly determined that the use of deadly force was unwarranted. Brennand was swiftly fired, and charges against Mr Cantu of aggravated assault and evading arrest were dropped. Police officials and the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office did not immediately return messages from The Associated Press. Brennand has no published telephone number and could not be reached for comment.
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