Christian Santiago Obituary, Cause of Death: In Loving Memory of Christian Santiago, 20
A tragic series of events ended Monday night with the death of 20-year-old Christian Santiago following a police pursuit and deadly confrontation with Pennsylvania State Police in northeastern Pennsylvania.
The incident began earlier in the day when Scranton police investigated a reported burglary involving Santiago. Authorities said he allegedly took a .30-06 rifle from a relative’s home and later sent a family member a photograph showing the firearm and ammunition.
Concerned relatives subsequently sought an involuntary mental health commitment warrant as authorities continued efforts to locate Santiago.
The search continued until approximately 8:30 p.m., when Pennsylvania State Police located Santiago driving near the Penn Can Travel Plaza in Susquehanna County.
What happened after troopers located him led to a deadly confrontation and ultimately to Santiago’s death.
The circumstances surrounding the pursuit and confrontation remain part of the ongoing investigation. Authorities are expected to determine the sequence of events leading to the fatal encounter.
Santiago’s death has left family members and others connected to the case facing a painful and tragic loss.
Further details about the investigation and the circumstances surrounding his death may be released as authorities continue their work.
