The USA is on the agenda again with the news of police violence. USAIn , in San Antonio, Texas, police officer James Brennand shot 17-year-old Erik Cantu while he was in his car while he was eating in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant.
In those moments reflected in the police camera; While the 17-year-old boy was eating in his car, it is seen that the policeman Brennand opened the door and Cantu, who was holding a hamburger at that time, panicked and tried to move his vehicle. Thereupon, the police shot and shot the young man several times.
POLICE RELEASED
San Antonio Officer James Brennand was fired after he shot 17-year-old Erik Cantu, official Alyssa Campos said in a statement. Campos said that Brennand saw Cantu, who had run away from him the day before, in the car and gave an irrelevant reaction.
Campos added that Brennand, who has been on the job for less than a year, violated training and police procedures after approaching the vehicle.
Police Chief William McManus said: “I have nothing to say to defend the behavior of that police officer that night. I think something happened before, but that certainly does not justify the shooting.”
YOUNG ATTENDED TO HOSPITAL
Cantu, who was shot, was hospitalized in stable condition. While Cantu is also charged with dodging police and aggravated assault, Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales said no decision has been made on whether to bring formal charges for Brennand and Cantu.
* Images of the news are provided by the Associated Press.