Esteban Santiago

Investigators seek motive in deadly Florida airport rampage

Florida - ArabToday

The 26-year-old Iraq war veteran accused of killing five people at Fort Lauderdale International Airport was booked into jail for murder on Saturday, as investigators probed whether mental illness played a role in America’s latest mass shooting. Florida Governor Rick Scott said some of the victims were still in surgery fighting for their lives after Friday’s rampage in the crowdedRead more

Carter Calls for More Efforts to Help Veterans

Washington - Arab Today

US Defense Secretary Ash Carter admitted that the government should be doing more to help veterans with mental health issues, days after a former soldier randomly killed five people in an airport in Fort Lauderdale. "We keep learning more about how to deal with this kind of illness, we are going to learn more and have to do more absolutely,"Read more

Terrifying footage of moment Florida gunman opens fire

Miami - ArabToday

Video of the moment a gunman opened fire at a Florida airport emerged Sunday as authorities try to piece together his motive for traveling to the state to carry out a killing spree that left five dead and six wounded. Iraq war vet Esteban Santiago flew to the Fort Lauderdale airport on Friday and retrieved a 9mm semi-automatic handgun andRead more

Florida airport reopens after 5 shot dead

Miami - Arab Today

Florida’s Fort Lauderdale International Airport was open again Saturday after a shooting rampage by an Iraq war veteran that killed five people, wounded eight, and sent thousands scrambling for safety. Police identified the suspect as 26-year-old Esteban Santiago, who was in custody and being questioned by the FBI over the shooting that shut down the airport, a major gateway toRead more

Florida shooting suspect could face death penalty

Miami - ArabToday

US authorities have charged the Iraq war vet accused of shooting five people dead and wounding six at a Florida airport with federal crimes that could carry the death penalty. The Justice Department on Saturday charged Esteban Santiago, 26, with firearms offenses and carrying out an act of violence when he opened fire at the busy Fort Lauderdale airport. Santiago,Read more

Florida airport shooter charged with murder, motive unclear

Washington - ArabToday

The shooter who killed five at the Fort Lauderdale airport in the U.S. state of Florida was officially charged with federal murder on Saturday. The suspect, identified as Esteban Santiago, a 26-year-old Iraq war veteran, could face life sentence or death penalty if convicted, though his motive remains unclear. "Today's charges represent the gravity of the situation and reflect theRead more

Shooter killing five chose Florida airport "specifically" to attack

Washington - ArabToday

The Iraq war veteran accused of killing five people at the Fort Lauderdale airport, the U.S. state of Florida, "came here specifically to carry out this horrific attack," authorities said on Saturday. The 26-year-old suspect, identified as Esteban Santiago, cooperated with investigators during an interview that lasted several hours overnight, George Piro, special agent in charge of the Federal BureauRead more

FBI: Florida shooter treated for mental health issues

Washington - Arab Today

At least five people have been killed in an attack at Fort Lauderdale airport by a gunman who had reportedly previously told the FBI he was being forced to fight for Daesh, British newspaper the Telegraph reported on Saturday. Esteban Santiago, a 26-year-old who had been treated for mental health issues, opened fire inside the baggage area of the busyRead more

Airport shooting suspect had mental health issues

Anchorage - ArabToday

The man police say opened fire with a gun from his checked baggage at a Florida airport had a history of mental health problems — some of which followed his military service in Iraq — and was receiving psychological treatment at his home in Alaska, his relatives said Friday after the deadly shooting. “Only thing I could tell you wasRead more

Army Veteran Arrested in Florida Airport Shooting

Washington - Arab Today

A suspected gunman who opened fire at a Florida airport on Friday, killing five people and wounding eight others, was identified as Esteban Santiago. The gunman was identified as 26-year-old Esteban Santiago of Anchorage, Alaska, who served in Iraq with the National Guard but was demoted and discharged last year for unsatisfactory performance. His brother said he had beenRead more