Report: Family of Teen Shot by Police in McDonald’s Parking Lot Wants Attempted Murder Charge for Cop

The family of the teenager who was shot by Texas police in a McDonald’s parking lot earlier this month wants the since-fired officer to face more serious charges.

According to TMZ, which cited recently retained attorney Ben Crump in its latest report on Thursday, the family of 17-year-old Erik Cantu believes fired San Antonio police officer James Brennand should be charged with attempted murder in connection with the shooting.

As reported last week, a criminal investigation led by the San Antonio Police Department’s homicide unit resulted in the aggravated assault charges brought against Brennand, who was ultimately released on bond. At the time, per a statement shared by another legal rep on behalf of the family, Cantu remained on life support.

Crump was announced to have been retained by Cantu’s family earlier this week. In a statement at the time, Crump noted that Cantu was not armed when his rights were violated by Brennand.

“Erik was unarmed and simply eating a cheeseburger when this officer violated his fourth amendment rights by opening his car door, violently accosting and shooting at him ten times,” Crump said on Wednesday. “These charges are woefully inadequate considering the level of violence that this officer inflicted on the victims in the car.”

Mentioned in Thursday’s report is that Cantu’s family is presently considering the possibility of taking legal action over the shooting, which was captured in body camera footage. Complex has reached out to Crump’s office for additional comment. This post may be updated.