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Teen shot by former San Antonio Police officer arrested again on Northwest Side
By NBC affiliate at WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
Erik Cantu, the teen shot by a former San Antonio officer at a McDonald’s in 2022, was arrested again at a Northwest Side Gold’s Gym. Undercover officers say he tried to run and now faces an evading arrest charge.
Key takeaway Undercover officers say he tried to run and now faces an evading arrest charge.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The latest arrest of Erik Cantu, the teenager shot by a former San Antonio police officer in 2022, raises concerns about the ongoing impact of that incident on his life and the community. Cantu's encounter with law enforcement at a Northwest Side Gold's Gym, where he allegedly attempted to flee from undercover officers, resulted in an evading arrest charge. This development comes as the city continues to grapple with issues of police accountability and community trust. The fact that Cantu's latest run-in with the law occurred in a different part of the city, far from the McDonald's where he was shot, suggests that the repercussions of that event are still being felt. As the case moves forward, residents of Terrell Hills and surrounding areas will be watching to see how the justice system responds to Cantu's situation, and what support systems are in place to help him and others who have had similar experiences.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Erik Cantu, the teen shot by a former San Antonio officer at a McDonald’s in 2022, was arrested again at a Northwest Side Gold’s Gym. Undercover officers say he tried to run and now faces an evading arrest charge.
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