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Teen shot by SAPD officer in 2022 pleads no contest in pair of felony evading arrest cases
Read full article: Teen shot by SAPD officer in 2022 pleads no contest in pair of felony evading arrest casesA San Antonio teenager who was shot multiple times by a San Antonio police officer in 2022 has been granted probation in a pair of felony evading arrest cases.
Judge denies state’s motion of recusal in Erik Cantu evading arrest cases
Read full article: Judge denies state’s motion of recusal in Erik Cantu evading arrest casesA judge on Monday denied a request from the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office to recuse itself from a pair of cases involving Erik Cantu.
Trial date set for ex-SAPD officer who shot teen in McDonald’s parking lot
Read full article: Trial date set for ex-SAPD officer who shot teen in McDonald’s parking lotA judge set a trial date Wednesday for a former San Antonio Police Department officer charged in the shooting of a teenager in a McDonald’s parking lot.
Erik Cantu, Emily Proulx file civil lawsuit against James Brennand, San Antonio over 2022 McDonald’s shooting
Read full article: Erik Cantu, Emily Proulx file civil lawsuit against James Brennand, San Antonio over 2022 McDonald’s shootingErik Cantu, the teen who was shot by an SAPD officer outside a McDonald’s in 2022, has filed a civil lawsuit against former SAPD officer James Brennand and the City of San Antonio.
Judge denies motion for change of venue in case of former SAPD officer James Brennand
Read full article: Judge denies motion for change of venue in case of former SAPD officer James BrennandNearly two weeks after attorneys argued whether the case of former SAPD officer James Brennand should be moved to another county or stay in Bexar County, a judge is ready to announce her ruling.
Ex-SAPD officer Brennand no longer facing attempted murder charge after reindictment
Read full article: Ex-SAPD officer Brennand no longer facing attempted murder charge after reindictmentA fired San Antonio police officer accused of shooting a teenager in a moving vehicle outside a North Side McDonald’s in 2022 no longer faces an attempted murder charge in connection to the case, court records obtained this week by KSAT Investigates show.
Judge to issue ruling on change-of-venue in case of a former SAPD officer James Brennand at a later date
Read full article: Judge to issue ruling on change-of-venue in case of a former SAPD officer James Brennand at a later dateEarlier this week the state was ordered to turn over conversations between Wren Collective and DA's Office about the case.
Judge orders DA’s office to turn over communications with Wren Collective to defense in James Brennand case
Read full article: Judge orders DA’s office to turn over communications with Wren Collective to defense in James Brennand caseTwo high-profile defendants will have hearings in the same courtroom Monday.
Two high-profile cases have back-to-back hearings in same courtroom — Stephen Clare, James Brennand in court on Monday
Read full article: Two high-profile cases have back-to-back hearings in same courtroom — Stephen Clare, James Brennand in court on MondayTwo high-profile defendants will have hearings in the same courtroom Monday.
Bexar County DA seeks to quash subpoena for communications with Wren Collective
Read full article: Bexar County DA seeks to quash subpoena for communications with Wren CollectiveBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales is asking a judge to quash a subpoena requiring him to turn over all communications between his office and the Austin-based criminal justice reform group the Wren Collective.
Sources: Ex-SAPD officer James Brennand subdues suspect in vehicle burglary case
Read full article: Sources: Ex-SAPD officer James Brennand subdues suspect in vehicle burglary caseA fired San Antonio police officer awaiting trial for the 2022 shooting of a teenager subdued a suspect accused of breaking into a vehicle outside of a West Side tool shop late last month, multiple sources told KSAT Investigates.
Sources: Bexar County District Attorney holds meeting to explain relationship with Wren Collective
Read full article: Sources: Bexar County District Attorney holds meeting to explain relationship with Wren CollectiveSources tell KSAT Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales held an all-staff meeting this week to address reports and explain the relationship with the Austin-based criminal justice reform group.
Judge orders hearing to determine if DA’s Office, Wren Collective conversations relevant in ex-SAPD officer’s case
Read full article: Judge orders hearing to determine if DA’s Office, Wren Collective conversations relevant in ex-SAPD officer’s caseSubpoena filed ordering DA to hand over all communications between his staff and Wren Collective about high-profile 2022 shooting of teen by SAPD officer.
All communications between DA Joe Gonzales, Wren Collective subpoenaed in SAPD shooting case
Read full article: All communications between DA Joe Gonzales, Wren Collective subpoenaed in SAPD shooting caseBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales was ordered Tuesday to hand over all communications between his staff and the Wren Collective about the high-profile 2022 shooting of a teenager by a San Antonio police officer, court records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
Erik Cantu Jr., teen shot by SAPD officer, charged with felony evading arrest
Read full article: Erik Cantu Jr., teen shot by SAPD officer, charged with felony evading arrestA San Antonio teenager shot multiple times by an SAPD officer last year was taken into custody Saturday night on a felony warrant for evading arrest with a vehicle, Bexar County court records show.
SAPD investigating Erik Cantu Jr. in pair of evading arrest cases
Read full article: SAPD investigating Erik Cantu Jr. in pair of evading arrest casesA San Antonio teenager shot multiple times by an SAPD officer last year has been named as a suspect in two felony evading arrest cases that occurred less than a week apart.
Attorneys seek change of venue for trial of former SAPD officer who shot teen outside McDonald’s
Read full article: Attorneys seek change of venue for trial of former SAPD officer who shot teen outside McDonald’sAttorneys for former San Antonio Police Officer James Brennand have filed a motion seeking a change of venue in his upcoming trial.
One year later: Everything we know about former SAPD officer who shot teen in McDonald’s parking lot
Read full article: One year later: Everything we know about former SAPD officer who shot teen in McDonald’s parking lotMonday marked one year since former San Antonio Police officer James Brennand shot then-17-year-old Erik Cantu in a McDonald’s parking lot and while there have been a lot of updates since the shooting, a trial date has still not been set.
San Antonio teenager in court for hearing of former SAPD officer accused of shooting him
Read full article: San Antonio teenager in court for hearing of former SAPD officer accused of shooting himErik Cantu, 17, sat in on a hearing Monday for the former SAPD officer accused of shooting him in October 2022.
Erik Cantu, other teen in car during shooting by SAPD officer arrested for theft
Read full article: Erik Cantu, other teen in car during shooting by SAPD officer arrested for theftA San Antonio teenager shot multiple times by an SAPD officer and a teen girl in his car at the time of the October 2022 incident have both been charged with theft in an unrelated incident, court records show.
Former SAPD Officer who shot teen outside McDonald’s in court Friday for hearing
Read full article: Former SAPD Officer who shot teen outside McDonald’s in court Friday for hearingA former San Antonio police officer accused of shooting a teenager in a McDonald’s parking lot in early October was in court on Friday morning.
Erik Cantu Jr. rehospitalized for complications after being shot by SAPD officer, family says
Read full article: Erik Cantu Jr. rehospitalized for complications after being shot by SAPD officer, family saysThe teenager who was shot by a San Antonio police officer in October was hospitalized again, according to the family’s GoFundMe page.
Passenger in Erik Cantu Jr.’s vehicle on night of McDonald’s shooting hires attorney Ben Crump
Read full article: Passenger in Erik Cantu Jr.’s vehicle on night of McDonald’s shooting hires attorney Ben CrumpThe teenage passenger who was in the car when a San Antonio Police Officer shot 17-year-old Erik Cantu Jr. has retained famed civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
Fired SAPD officer indicted by grand jury in Cantu shooting
Read full article: Fired SAPD officer indicted by grand jury in Cantu shootingA Bexar County grand jury has indicted a former San Antonio police officer accused of shooting a teenager in a McDonald’s parking lot in early October, District Attorney Joe Gonzales said.
Parents of Erik Cantu Jr. say they’re grateful after teen is released from hospital
Read full article: Parents of Erik Cantu Jr. say they’re grateful after teen is released from hospitalThe parents of the teenager who was shot by a San Antonio Police Officer in October are celebrating his release from the hospital just before Thanksgiving.
Erik Cantu back home more than 7 weeks after being shot by SAPD officer, family says
Read full article: Erik Cantu back home more than 7 weeks after being shot by SAPD officer, family saysErik Cantu Jr. is out of the hospital and back home with his family more than seven weeks after being shot by a San Antonio police officer in a McDonald’s parking lot, according to his mother, Victoria Casarez.
Erik Cantu no longer on life support, doing well after surgery, family says
Read full article: Erik Cantu no longer on life support, doing well after surgery, family saysA San Antonio teenager who was shot by a former San Antonio police officer last month is no longer on life support after undergoing an extensive surgery, according to his family.
Erik Cantu’s family asks for prayer, community support ahead of teen’s intensive surgery
Read full article: Erik Cantu’s family asks for prayer, community support ahead of teen’s intensive surgeryErik Cantu’s mother shared an update about her son and family through a letter read at a vigil on Tuesday night.
Night before shooting at McDonalds, Erik Cantu evaded same SAPD officer who shot him: records
Read full article: Night before shooting at McDonalds, Erik Cantu evaded same SAPD officer who shot him: recordsThe San Antonio Police Department officer who shot Erik Cantu Jr. multiple times in a McDonald’s parking lot had encountered the teenager the night before when he attempted to evade him, according to SAPD records viewed by KSAT Investigates.
City of San Antonio attempting to block release of public information related to shooting of teen by SAPD officer
Read full article: City of San Antonio attempting to block release of public information related to shooting of teen by SAPD officerOfficials with the city of San Antonio are attempting to withhold the release of public information related to the case of teenager Erik Cantu, who was shot by a San Antonio police officer earlier this month.
Erik Cantu still has bullet lodged near his heart, family says
Read full article: Erik Cantu still has bullet lodged near his heart, family saysErik Cantu Junior is continuing to fight for his life on life support. The family of the San Antonio teenager shot by a San Antonio police officer shared updates on his condition at a press conference Tuesday morning, the first time they spoke publicly about the shooting.
VIDEO: Erik Cantu’s family speaks publicly for first time since teen was shot by SAPD officer
Read full article: VIDEO: Erik Cantu’s family speaks publicly for first time since teen was shot by SAPD officerThe family of the teenager who was shot by a San Antonio police officer in early October is expected to speak to the public on Tuesday for the first time since the shooting.
‘We are seeing improvement’: Family of teen shot by former SAPD officer shares update on recovery
Read full article: ‘We are seeing improvement’: Family of teen shot by former SAPD officer shares update on recoveryThe family of a San Antonio teenager who was shot by a San Antonio police officer released a statement Saturday regarding his condition.
Bullets tore through stomach, liver, diaphragm, lungs and arms of teen shot by SAPD officer, family says
Read full article: Bullets tore through stomach, liver, diaphragm, lungs and arms of teen shot by SAPD officer, family saysThe attorney for the family of Erik Cantu sent an update on the 17-year-old over the weekend saying he suffered injuries to his stomach, liver, diaphragm, lungs and arms.
Everything we know so far about the shooting of teenager Erik Cantu Jr. by a San Antonio police officer
Read full article: Everything we know so far about the shooting of teenager Erik Cantu Jr. by a San Antonio police officerHere is a timeline of what we know so far regarding the shooting of 17-year-old Erik Cantu Jr. by a San Antonio police officer on Oct. 2.
Teen shot in McDonald’s parking lot was not driving stolen car, police say
Read full article: Teen shot in McDonald’s parking lot was not driving stolen car, police sayThe teenager shot by a San Antonio Police Officer in the parking lot of a McDonald’s was not driving a stolen vehicle, police confirmed to KSAT Thursday.
SAPD’s charges for former officer carry heavier sentence than attempted murder, law professor says
Read full article: SAPD’s charges for former officer carry heavier sentence than attempted murder, law professor saysAfter being stripped of his badge, former San Antonio police officer James Brennand is facing two counts of aggravated assault by a public servant.
‘Failure for one individual police officer’: Charges filed against former officer who shot teen in McDonald’s parking lot, SAPD says
Read full article: ‘Failure for one individual police officer’: Charges filed against former officer who shot teen in McDonald’s parking lot, SAPD saysA former San Antonio police officer who shot 17-year-old Erik Cantu in the parking lot of a San Antonio McDonald’s on Oct. 2 bonded out of jail after turning himself in on Tuesday evening, according to jail records and Police Chief William McManus.
‘Video was horrific’: SAPD Chief says officer’s shooting of teen was not justified
Read full article: ‘Video was horrific’: SAPD Chief says officer’s shooting of teen was not justifiedSan Antonio Police Chief William McManus has spoken out against the former police officer who shot 17-year-old Erik Cantu in the parking lot of a San Antonio McDonald’s on Oct. 2.
Teen shot by SAPD officer outside San Antonio McDonald’s is on life support, family’s lawyer says
Read full article: Teen shot by SAPD officer outside San Antonio McDonald’s is on life support, family’s lawyer saysErik Cantu is on life support and “literally fighting for his life every minute” after being shot by a San Antonio Police Officer in the parking lot of a McDonald’s on Oct. 2, according to the Cantu family’s lawyer.
WATCH: Bexar County DA drops charges against teen shot by former SAPD officer
Read full article: WATCH: Bexar County DA drops charges against teen shot by former SAPD officerThe charges filed against a teenager who was shot by a now former-SAPD officer have been dismissed, according to Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales.
SAPD fires officer who shot teen outside McDonald’s restaurant, releases video of incident
Read full article: SAPD fires officer who shot teen outside McDonald’s restaurant, releases video of incidentThe San Antonio Police Department on Wednesday fired a police officer who shot a teenager outside a McDonald’s restaurant less than a week ago.