Judge rules San Antonio cop charged in Erik Cantu shooting will be tried in Bexar County
The former San Antonio police officer charged with shooting unarmed teenager Erik Cantu in a McDonald’s parking two years ago will be tried in Bexar County, a judge ruled Wednesday. James Brennand, the one-time officer, faces two counts of aggravated assault by a public servant and one of count deadly conduct in relation to the October 2022 shooting. The incident made international headlines and drew outrage from police-accountability advocates.
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