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Family of Erik Cantu, the teen shot by now-fired San Antonio cop, says his condition is improving

‘Erik still remains on life support for his lungs, but we are seeing improvement,’ the family said in a statement.

by Sanford Nowlin October 22, 2022November 28, 2024

‘Erik still remains on life support for his lungs, but we are seeing improvement,’ the family said in a statement.

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Erik Cantu, DeLorean Legal Woes: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Four of the Current‘s 10 most-read stories of the week involved Erik Cantu, a 17-year-old shot by a now-fired police officer.

by San Antonio Current Staff October 14, 2022July 25, 2024

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Alleged imposter saying he’s related to Erik Cantu appears on San Antonio TV station — twice

The alleged imposter, who gave his name as Jesus Salazar, reportedly gave misleading information about Cantu’s health.

by Michael Karlis October 13, 2022April 22, 2025

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San Antonio police officer who shot teen in McDonald’s parking lot has been arrested and charged

SAPD’s Homicide Unit filed two counts of aggravated assault by a public servant against the former rookie cop.

by Michael Karlis October 11, 2022August 8, 2024

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Teen shot by fired San Antonio cop in McDonald’s parking lot on life support, family attorney says

A protest at SAPD headquarters calling for former officer James Brennand’s arrest is slated for Tuesday evening.

by Michael Karlis October 11, 2022December 10, 2024

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Bexar County DA drops charges against teen shot by terminated San Antonio police officer

DA Joe Gonzales says his staff is waiting on case files to decide whether to pursue charges against the former officer.

by Sanford Nowlin October 8, 2022February 4, 2025

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Police Firing, H-E-B ‘Fast Scan’: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Police accountability was at the forefront of two of the Current‘s most-read stories this week.

by San Antonio Current Staff October 7, 2022September 10, 2024

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San Antonio police officer fired after shooting teen in McDonald’s parking lot

The rookie cop initially said he was struck by the teen’s vehicle, but newly released body-cam footage suggests otherwise.

by Michael Karlis October 5, 2022August 5, 2025

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San Antonio police fatally shoot 13-year-old, say he rammed patrol car with stolen vehicle

The youth died of his injuries at University Hospital. Two other juveniles in the car were uninjured.

by Michael Karlis June 3, 2022September 14, 2024

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Family of Erik Cantu, the teen shot by now-fired San Antonio cop, says his condition is improving

Alleged imposter saying he’s related to Erik Cantu appears on San Antonio TV station — twice

San Antonio police officer who shot teen in McDonald’s parking lot has been arrested and charged

Teen shot by fired San Antonio cop in McDonald’s parking lot on life support, family attorney says

Bexar County DA drops charges against teen shot by terminated San Antonio police officer

San Antonio police officer fired after shooting teen in McDonald’s parking lot

San Antonio police fatally shoot 13-year-old, say he rammed patrol car with stolen vehicle

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Bexar County Sheriff’s Deputy Accused of Sexually Assaulting Teen Girl for Years

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