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Bexar County DA dismisses case against San Antonio cop who shot unarmed teenager multiple times
By Michael Karlis at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
The Bexar County District Attorney’s Office on Monday dismissed a first-degree felony assault charge against James Brennand, who lost his job as a San Antonio police officer after he opened fire on an unarmed teenager in a McDonald’s parking lot. A grand jury indicted Brennand on an assault by a ...
Key takeaway A grand jury indicted Brennand on an assault by a public servant charge in December […] The post Bexar County DA dismisses case against San Antonio cop who shot unarmed teenager multiple times appeared first on San Antonio Current.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The dismissal of the case against former San Antonio police officer James Brennand raises concerns about accountability within the city's law enforcement. This incident, which resulted in the shooting of an unarmed teenager, has sparked outrage and calls for reform in the community. The fact that Brennand lost his job as a police officer suggests that his actions were deemed unacceptable by his department, yet the Bexar County District Attorney's Office has chosen not to pursue the case further. This decision may be seen as a setback for efforts to increase transparency and trust between law enforcement and the public in San Antonio. As the city continues to grapple with issues of public safety and police accountability, the outcome of this case will likely be closely watched by community leaders and residents who are seeking justice and reform. The community will be looking for a clear explanation for the dismissal.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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