A cop opens fire at a teenager in the parking lot of McDonald’s
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A rookie San Antonio cop shot a 17-year-old at a McDonald’s parking lot which left him critically wounded.
Here is everything you need to know.
A teen is on life support after being shot back by a police officer
CBS reported that on the night of the shooting Erik Cantu was sitting in his car seemingly with a female companion in the parking lot of McDonald’s.
Moreover, Officer James Brennand arrived at the place after responding to a disturbance call in the area.
Brennand claimed that he became suspicious of Cantu’s vehicle as it was similar to the car that escaped his grip earlier that day.
Additionally, Brennand approached Cantu’s car and opened the door as he ordered him to step out of the car.
A startled Cantu responded by reversing his car which resulted in Brennand firing multiple shots at him through the window.
Meanwhile, Brian Powers, a lawyer for Cantu, updated on the teen’s condition during an interview with ABC News.
He said, ‘We thank you for the heartfelt thoughts on the status of Erik’s recovery. We will inform you that he’s still in critical condition and literally fighting for his life every minute of the day as his body has endured a tremendous amount of trauma.’
Furthermore, he noted, ‘He is still on life support. We need all the blessings we can receive at this time.’
William McManus, chief police in San Antonio condemned Brennand’s actions in a press release.
He stated, ‘Nothing that that officer did that night was in accordance with our training or our policies.’
In San Antonio, Texas, a police officer on the force repeatedly shot a teenager who was eating a sandwich in the McDonald's parking lot and continued firing his gun at the teen's car as he tried to flee his assailant. The teen is still hospitalized. The cop was fired. pic.twitter.com/Z5TDqtWtf7
— Mahdahnah (@Mahdahnah2) October 10, 2022
Social media users react to the incident
The McDonald’s shooting has sparked outrage among social media users across the nation. They consider the incident as another example of endemic police brutality.
A user wrote, ‘So disturbing that they then charged this kid with felonies, after firing the officer and acknowledging he was wrong.’
Omg what did the teen do that was wrong for him to approach the kid…
— Sweetness💋💣💥 (@RaynTinaCasarez) October 6, 2022
Someone else chimed in saying, ‘This could have been my grandson. Enough is Enough. I am Praying for Erik Cantù & his family because this should have never happened. This man should have never been a cop. Stop handing out guns & badges to these cops to kill our children.’
Subsequently, it is reported that Brennand has been fired from the San Antonio Police Department for violating the cop’s training, procedures, and tactics. Although it remains unclear whether he will face charges or not.
Cop should be charged with attempted murder. He acted off emotions cause he thought that car evaded him earlier. He should parked behind him. Turned his lights on and then walked up to the car and conducted the right business.
— Eloy Hernandez (@eloy_117) October 6, 2022
Is he being arrested and charged or just fired!!??
— dee🇨🇦 (@MtlDeeinBc) October 11, 2022
