Teenager Shot By Cop At McDonald’s, Household Needs Tried Homicide Cost

The cop who shot 17-year-old Erik Cantu at a San Antonio McDonald’s must be dealing with an tried homicide cost as an alternative of assault … so says {the teenager}’s household.

Erik continues to be preventing for his life within the hospital, and his household has retained lawyer Ben Crump, who tells TMZ … the Cantus really feel the cop’s present cost of aggravated assault is NOT sufficient.

Crump says the Cantu household thinks 25-year-old rookie officer James Brennand must be charged to the fullest extent of the legislation … which they see as an tried homicide cost.

We’re informed Erik’s household desires to see the officer behind bars … they are saying he used extreme and pointless pressure when opening fireplace on Erik a number of instances whereas he was merely consuming a cheeseburger in his automobile at McDonald’s.

As we reported … Brennand surrendered to authorities and has been charged with 2 felony counts of aggravated assault by a peace officer after capturing Erik on the quick meals joint. Brennand stated he acknowledged the automobile as one used to evade police the day earlier than the capturing. He turned out to be incorrect, it was not the identical automobile.

Erik’s household says he stays unconscious and on life help with no enchancment in his situation … and so they’ve arrange a GoFundMe to boost cash for his restoration.

Crump says Brennand violated Erik’s 4th Modification rights by coming as much as the automobile and opening his door within the parking zone. Bear in mind, video reveals the cop ordering Erik out of the automobile, however as an alternative he put it in reverse … the cop then fired a number of rounds which struck Erik.