10/2/22
The cop who shot 17-year-old Erik Cantu at a San Antonio McDonald’s needs to be going through an tried homicide cost as a substitute of assault … so says {the teenager}’s household.
Erik remains to be preventing for his life within the hospital, and his household has retained legal professional Ben Crump, who tells TMZ … the Cantus really feel the cop’s present cost of aggravated assault is NOT sufficient.
Crump says the Cantu household thinks 25-year-old rookie officer James Brennand needs to be charged to the fullest extent of the legislation … which they see as an tried homicide cost.
Cop Opens Hearth on Teen Consuming in McDonald’s Parking Lot, Video
We’re informed Erik’s household needs to see the officer behind bars … they are saying he used extreme and pointless drive when opening hearth on Erik a number of occasions whereas he was merely consuming a cheeseburger in his automobile at McDonald’s.
As we reported … Brennand surrendered to authorities and has been charged with 2 felony counts of aggravated assault by a peace officer after capturing Erik on the quick meals joint. Brennand mentioned he acknowledged the automobile as one used to evade police the day earlier than the capturing. He turned out to be mistaken, it was not the identical car.
Erik’s household says he stays unconscious and on life assist with no enchancment in his situation … and so they’ve arrange a GoFundMe to boost cash for his restoration.
Crump says Brennand violated Erik’s 4th Modification rights by coming as much as the automobile and opening his door within the car parking zone. Keep in mind, video exhibits the cop ordering Erik out of the automobile, however as a substitute he put it in reverse … the cop then fired a number of rounds which struck Erik.
We’re informed the Cantus are weighing all potential authorized motion, however haven’t made any selections on a possible civil go well with in opposition to the officer. For now, they continue to be on the hospital 24/7 by Erik’s aspect as he fights for his life.
