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October 12, 2022

San Antonio Ex-Cop Arrested and Charged for Shooting Unarmed Teen in McDonald's Parking Lot
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In Texas, the police officer who shot 17-year-old Erik Cantu as he was
eating in a Mc Donald's parking lot last week has turned himself in to
face aggravated assault charges. James Brennand opened fire on the teen
moments after opening the driver-side door, even though Cantu posed no
risk and was unarmed. Cantu remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Brennand's arrest comes just days after he was fired from the San
Antonio Police Department over the shooting.


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