San Antonio police officer who was fired after shooting 17-year-old now charged with aggravated assault
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A 17-year-old who was shot in a McDonald's parking lot earlier this month by a former San Antonio police officer is on life support, his family said.
"At this time, there is no improvement in his condition. He is still unconscious and is on life support. The last two days have been difficult and we expect more difficulty ahead, but we remain hopeful," Cantu's family told Fox News Digital in a statement through their attorney, Brian Powers. Paul Best is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Story tips and ideas can be sent to Paul.Best@fox.com and on Twitter: @KincaidBest.
"We’d like to correct any misrepresentations that Erik is in ‘stable condition’ or he is 'going to be fine.' That is not true. Every breath is a struggle for Erik. We ask for everyone’s continued prayers for our son."
James Brennand, the former San Antonio officer who shot Cantu, was fired last week because his actions "were in violation of departmental tactics, training, and procedures," police training commander Alyssa Campos said.
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