SAN ANTONIO – A judge has decided the fate of Erik Cantu following a probation hearing tied to multiple arrests since a 2022 officer-involved shooting.
Judge Stephanie Boyd granted a motion to revoke Erik Cantu’s probation and sentenced him to two years in prison, with credit for time already served.
Cantu, who gained national attention after being shot multiple times by a San Antonio police officer in 2022, had been arrested six times since the incident on various charges, including burglary and evading arrest.
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The hearing focused on whether Cantu violated the terms of his probation stemming from prior charges. Prosecutors argued that his repeated arrests demonstrated a pattern of noncompliance, while the defense sought leniency.
Cantu first made headlines in 2022 when he was shot multiple times by former San Antonio police officer James Brennand in a McDonald’s parking lot. The shooting drew widespread attention and sparked conversations about police use of force.
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Since then, Cantu has faced a series of legal issues, leading to multiple arrests on charges including burglary and evading arrest. Court records show those incidents ultimately led to the probation review.
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With the judge’s ruling, Cantu will now serve his sentence in state custody, with credit applied for time he has already spent behind bars.