Former officer accused of shooting teen at McDonalds appears in court Tuesday

SAN ANTONIO — Former SAPD Officer James Brennand appeared in court today for pre-trial motions.

The former officer is at the center of a police use-of-force case going to trial this year. He is facing charges for shooting Erik Cantu in a McDonald’s parking lot in October of 2022. 

Cantu was hit and taken to the hospital in critical condition. He spent several weeks in the hospital recovering. He was initially charged in the incident, but body cam video later showed what had transpired. The charges against Cantu were dropped.

Brennand is charged with aggravated assault by a public servant. Tuesday, he appeared with his lawyer in court for pre-trial motions. A motion for continuation was granted and his next court appearance is set for March 7, according to Bexar County court records.

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