Ex-San Antonio cop indicted on attempted murder for shooting teenager
The fired San Antonio cop who shot a 17-year-old driver while in a McDonald’s parking lot has been indicted on an attempted murder charge, prosecutors said Thursday.
Rookie cop James Brennand, 28, was also indicted by a Texas grand jury on two other charges connected to the Oct. 2 shooting that left teenager Erik CantuBrennand can be seen on body cam footage shooting at Cantu as he reversed his car and fled the parking lot after the officer suddenly told him to get out of the car.
“We anticipate more information will be revealed that will further shed light on this incident,” said LaHood, a former Bexar district attorney.The teen was ordered to get out of the car before he fled.Cantu was released from the hospital last week just in time for the holidays after the nearly two-month stay where was on a ventilator at one point before he made progress.
Police alleged Brennand violated training and procedures when he approached the car, which they said he thought had been stolen. While the car’s registration plates didn’t match the vehicle, the car was not stolen, police said.
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