San Antonio Police
A San Antonio police officer who was fired after he repeatedly shot an adolescent consuming a burger in a McDonald’s parking zone has now been charged with two counts of aggravated assault by a police official.
“He's in custody,” Police Chief William McManus stated of James Brennand, who surrendered on a warrant about an hour earlier than a press convention Tuesday night.
“We labored on this for a number of days to get thus far.”
The 17-year-old sufferer, Erik Cantu, is on life assist, and the chief stated, “If he doesn't make it, the costs will change.”
Brennand, who was nonetheless in his probationary interval, shot Cantu a number of occasions on Oct. 2 whereas responding to a disturbance within the parking zone that didn't contain the teenager.
In line with police, the rookie cop acknowledged Cantu’s automotive as one which he had tried to cease a day earlier, and Cantu allegedly tried to drive away because the officer approached.
Police initially charged Cantu with assault however prosecutors dropped the cost so his household may very well be with him on the hospital, the place he's reportedly nonetheless in grave situation.
Brennand was fired for violating division procedures, which embody a coverage in opposition to firing at automobiles until somebody’s life is in peril—and McManus insisted his actions didn't replicate a deeper concern.
“This was a failure for one particular person police officer,” he stated. “Our coaching and insurance policies are sound.”