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Former San Antonio police officer indicted on charge stemming from officer-involved shooting

Officer Oscar Cruz was reportedly indicted for deadly conduct.

SAN ANTONIO — A former San Antonio police officer has been indicted on a charge stemming from an officer-involved shooting, according to Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales.

Officer Oscar Cruz was reportedly indicted for deadly conduct. The indictment says that on March 9, 2020, Cruz knowingly fired a gun at and in the direction of Elijah Jordan and Cruz Benavidez.

After review by the Civil Rights Divisions, the case was presented to a Bexar County Grand Jury on Wednesday. 

Deadly conduct is a third degree felony punishable by two to 10 years in prison and a possible fine of up to $10,000.

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