Violent — San Antonio, TX — reported 2026-07-15

SUMMARY

A felony assault case against former San Antonio police officer James Brennand was dismissed after the complainant came under criminal investigation.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: San Antonio, TX
  • Date reported: 2026-07-15
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Victim(s): 1 (Erik Cantu)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • James Brennand, a former San Antonio Police Department officer, was charged with aggravated assault by a public servant in the 2022 shooting of Erik Cantu.
  • Brennand opened the driver's side door and instructed Cantu to get out without identifying himself as an officer.
  • Cantu then reversed, striking Brennand in the leg, and Brennand fired 10 shots at Cantu, striking him four times.
  • Brennand had served as an officer for seven months at the time of the shooting.
  • The prosecution's request to delay the trial was denied by the judge.