Erik Cantu was once on life support after being wounded in his stomach, diaphragm, lungs, liver and arm. His parents say he still has a long road to recovery, but they're 'overjoyed at his progress in the past two weeks.'
Erik Cantu, 17, is finally home from the hospital nearly 2 months after being shot by a San Antonio police officer as the teen was eating a hamburger.A teen shot by a San Antonio police officer as he put his car in reverse while eating a hamburger has been released after weeks in a hospital, his family's lawyer said Wednesday.
Erik Cantu was allowed to go home nearly two months after he was shot in a McDonald's parking lot, according to a statement from attorney Ben Crump. The 17-year-old's parents said they're "overjoyed at his progress in the past two weeks," but that he "still has a long road to recovery.""Our family's prayers have been answered, and we are incredibly grateful that our son Erik is home with us.
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