San Antonio police officer accused of shooting Erik Cantu to face trial in August, judge rules

Former SAPD officer James Brennand’s trial was initially set for April, but it was delayed so the court could review new evidence.

by Michael Karlis May 30, 2025June 26, 2025

Former SAPD officer James Brennand’s trial was initially set for April, but it was delayed so the court could review new evidence.

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Judge rules San Antonio cop charged in Erik Cantu shooting will be tried in Bexar County

Attorneys representing James Brennand argued it would be impossible for the former SAPD officer to receive a fair trial here.

by Michael Karlis March 20, 2024May 30, 2025

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Greg Abbott’s Tantrum, Airport Suicide: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

A malaria case also was discovered in South Texas.

by San Antonio Current Staff June 30, 2023November 30, 2023

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Three San Antonio police officers charged with murder after shooting, killing woman in her apartment

Sgt. Alfred Flores and Officers Eleazar Alejandro and Nathaniel Villalobos are now in custody and suspended without pay.

by Sanford Nowlin June 24, 2023April 4, 2025

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Batchelor Trial, New Year’s Eve: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Readers also took time to delve into stories about another SAPD officer being put on leave and a right-wing extremist group ginning up conspiracy theories.

by San Antonio Current Staff January 6, 2023May 1, 2025

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High-profile civil rights lawyer Ben Crump now working on yet another Central Texas police shooting case

Crump also represents Emily Proulx, the girlfriend of Erik Cantu, the unarmed San Antonio teen shot in October by an ex-SAPD officer.

by Sanford Nowlin January 3, 2023December 20, 2024

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Eric Cantu, the teen shot by a San Antonio police officer, heading home after month in the hospital

Cantu was shot multiple times by a since-fired officer during an incident in a McDonald’s parking lot.

by Michael Karlis November 23, 2022January 27, 2025

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Erik Cantu, Be Kind & Rewind: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Plenty of readers also checked out our investigative piece on potentially cancer-causing chemicals being used to treat San Antonio’s drinking water.

by San Antonio Current Staff November 11, 2022May 21, 2025

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Operation Lone Star, Trish DeBerry: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

In addition to a bevy of political stories, readers checked out articles on Spur Josh Primo’s surprise release from the team and the equally surprising reason behind his departure.

by San Antonio Current Staff November 4, 2022April 27, 2025

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Migrant Flights, Erik Cantu: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Details about the city’s multiple Día de los Muertos celebrations and transphobic shenanigans by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz also grabbed readers’ attentions.

by San Antonio Current Staff October 28, 2022August 17, 2023

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Lawyer for San Antonio teen Erik Cantu wants Justice Department to investigate police shooting

‘No one is safe with him out on the streets,’ Erik Cantu’s mother, Victoria Casarez, said of the former officer who shot her son.

by Michael Karlis October 25, 2022February 13, 2024

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There’s a reason two recent San Antonio police shootings had different outcomes, activists say

Two recent police shootings have striking similarities, but in one case the officer is facing charges, while the other is on paid administrative duty.

by Michael Karlis October 20, 2022April 24, 2024