[WonderMomma]

San Antonio officer fired after shooting at teen sitting in McDonald's parking lot eating a burger

A San Antonio police officer still in his probationary period was fired after he shot at and injured a 17-year-old boy in the parking lot of McDonald's, the department said Wednesday.

The teenager, E.C., is hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds. His condition was not known Friday morning.

The officer, identified as James Brennand, responded to the fast-food eatery on Blanco Road around 10:45 p.m. Sunday for an unrelated disturbance call, according to police.

"As the officer attempted to gather information from witnesses, he noticed a vehicle that had evaded him the day before as the officer attempted a stop because the registered license plate did not match the actual vehicle," Capt. Alyssa Campos, the department’s training commander, said in a video statement.

The car, driven by C., was not the subject of the disturbance call at the McDonald's, according to Campos.

The officer, believing the car was stolen, called "for cover" but approached the vehicle before other officers arrived, she said. Campos said the officer "abruptly" opened the driver's door and ordered C. to get out.

Police body-camera footage released by the department shows C. sitting in the driver's seat eating a McDonald's hamburger. A 17-year-old girl is in the passenger's seat.

"Get out of the car," the officer says to C., the video shows.

C. put the car in reverse with the driver's door still open and backed up, Campos said, adding the officer was hit by the open door.

"The officer then stepped back and opened fire on the vehicle as the driver reversed away from him," she said.

Multiple gunshots can be heard in the video as the maroon car backs away and the driver's door closes. More shots are fired as the car flees the parking lot, the video shows.

C. and his passenger were found about a block away. The passenger was not injured.

Police charged C. with evading detention with a vehicle and assault on a peace officer. It's not clear if he has obtained an attorney who can speak on his behalf. Police have not said if the car was, in fact, stolen.

Brennand had been on the force for seven months and was still on probation, a standard practice for San Antonio officers who graduated from the police academy less than a year ago.

“The former Officer’s actions are indefensible and do not align with our training, tactics and procedures," Chief William McManus said. "As such, I terminated him. I will withhold further comment as this incident is still under investigation."

All police shootings are sent to the district attorney's office for review. Brennand has not been charged with a crime.

Danny Diaz, president of the San Antonio Police Officers’ Association, said he will refrain from commenting until an investigation is completed.

[WhiskeyOutpost]

What a fucking tool... both of them.

[IIvIIRRIIvII]

Regardless of if this kid has a prior relationship with this police officer it's definitely not wise to walk up to someone's door and immediately demand that they get out. There isn't a whole lot of context here. Does the video pickup at the first interaction?

[Black_Spruce]

Kid had his charges dropped. He's gonna get paid.

[Mr.NoCredit]

I appreciate the police, am glad they’re there and that someone is willing to do what it takes to be a police officer.
However, there are some of them that should never be hired. This is a perfect example. You pull up behind the suspect or wherever in your car and start talking to him on the load speaker. You don’t just walk up and jerk the door open. That’s dangerous for everyone. Stupid idiot.

[GJS96]

Originally Posted by Black_Spruce ↗

Kid had his charges dropped. He's gonna get paid.

Not sure this is going to happen. He's still on life support 9 days later.

[GJS96]

Originally Posted by IIvIIRRIIvII ↗

Regardless of if this kid has a prior relationship with this police officer it's definitely not wise to walk up to someone's door and immediately demand that they get out. There isn't a whole lot of context here. Does the video pickup at the first interaction?

He was suspected of aggravated assault and fleeing the scene.

[Brynjar]

Originally Posted by Black_Spruce ↗

Kid had his charges dropped. He's gonna get paid.

The kid is in critical condition and they say he may not make it. His parents will walk away with millions.

[Brynjar]

Originally Posted by GJS96 ↗

He was suspected of aggravated assault and fleeing the scene.

While eating a hamburger??

[Black_Spruce]

Originally Posted by Brynjar ↗

While eating a hamburger??

Basically the cop had chased someone the night before who got away from him. He saw this kid's car and thought it was the same one. But he didn't even bother running plates and just walked up assuming it was him. It wasn't.