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Teen shot by former San Antonio Police officer arrested again on Northwest Side
By KEYE at CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local News
· 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 Barton Creek News
The recent arrest of Erik Cantu on the Northwest Side raises concerns about the ongoing challenges faced by local law enforcement in balancing public safety with individual rights. As a community, Barton Creek residents should be aware of the potential for similar incidents to occur in their own neighborhoods, given the proximity to the Northwest Side where the arrest took place. The fact that undercover officers were involved in the arrest suggests a targeted effort to address specific issues in the area, which may be worth monitoring to understand the impact on community policing strategies. Furthermore, the evading arrest charge against Cantu may lead to a broader discussion about the use of force and de-escalation techniques employed by law enforcement, a topic that has been relevant in Travis County and the wider Austin area.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local News ·
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.
When was this published? This article was first published on July 14, 2026 by CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local News and curated for Barton Creek News readers.
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