SAN ANTONIO, Texas — 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.
He said his office's civil rights division will now proceed with the prosecution in the case, including a possible trial, in order to attempt to convict Brennand.
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. "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."
"The grand jury's decision to indict on an attempted murder charge and two counts of aggravated assault is a significant step toward justice -- but there is still a long road ahead," Crump said."We will continue to fight for accountability and transparency through the legal process."
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