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Esteban Santiago: What we know so far about suspect who allegedly killed at least five and injured eight more Esteban Santiago: What we know so far about suspect who allegedly killed at least five and injured eight more
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The man who is suspected of gunning down at least 13 people at Fort Lauderdale airport, killing five, has been named as a 26-year-old US citizen Esteban Santiago.The man who is suspected of gunning down at least 13 people at Fort Lauderdale airport, killing five, has been named as a 26-year-old US citizen Esteban Santiago.
The suspect, who is unharmed and in custody, was photographed at the baggage area at terminal two at the Florida airport on Friday afternoon shortly after he opened fire. The suspect, who is unharmed and in custody, reportedly told the FBI a few months ago that he was hearing voices in his head, that the government "controlled his mind" and "forced" him to watch ISIS videos.
Santiago was photographed at the baggage area at terminal two at the Florida airport on Friday afternoon shortly after he opened fire.
His brother, Bryan Santiago, told the Associated Press that Esteban was receiving psychological treatment in Alaska, where he was living, and the family was alerted to this after receiving a call from Esteban's girlfriend.His brother, Bryan Santiago, told the Associated Press that Esteban was receiving psychological treatment in Alaska, where he was living, and the family was alerted to this after receiving a call from Esteban's girlfriend.
Bryan said he did not know what kind of treatment it was and had never talked to his brother about it.Bryan said he did not know what kind of treatment it was and had never talked to his brother about it.
US senator Bill Nelson said the suspect was carrying a military identification at the airport, but it was not clear whether the ID belonged to him. US senator Bill Nelson said the suspect was carrying a military identification at the airport, but it was not clear whether the ID was still current.
The suspect was born in New Jersey and moved to Puerto Rico when he was two years old. He served in the island's National Guard and spent a year serving in Iraq in 2010 in the 130th Engineer Battalion. During his time there, he was awarded the Combat Action Badge as a driver and mechanic.The suspect was born in New Jersey and moved to Puerto Rico when he was two years old. He served in the island's National Guard and spent a year serving in Iraq in 2010 in the 130th Engineer Battalion. During his time there, he was awarded the Combat Action Badge as a driver and mechanic.
Military spokeswoman Lt. Col. Candis Olmstead said Santiago received a general discharge from the Alaska Army National Guard in August 2016 for "unsatisfactory performance", almost two years after joining. She also said Santiago served in the US Army Reserves.Military spokeswoman Lt. Col. Candis Olmstead said Santiago received a general discharge from the Alaska Army National Guard in August 2016 for "unsatisfactory performance", almost two years after joining. She also said Santiago served in the US Army Reserves.
Contrary to previous reports, the suspect was not on a Canadian flight and has no links to Canada.Contrary to previous reports, the suspect was not on a Canadian flight and has no links to Canada.
He instead flew from Anchorage in Alaska via Minneapolis, according to Canadian Embassy spokeswoman Christine Constantin. He left Anchorage, Alaska at 10.02pm local last night, flew overnight to Minneapolis and changed there to another Delta flight to Fort Lauderdale, which was due to arrive at 12.12pm local time on Friday.He instead flew from Anchorage in Alaska via Minneapolis, according to Canadian Embassy spokeswoman Christine Constantin. He left Anchorage, Alaska at 10.02pm local last night, flew overnight to Minneapolis and changed there to another Delta flight to Fort Lauderdale, which was due to arrive at 12.12pm local time on Friday.
Witnesses said he was involved in an altercation during the flight, but the incident was not serious enough for him to be stopped when the plane landed.
When he landed at Fort Lauderdale, he retrieved his weapon from his checked bag, loaded his weapon in the bathroom and then opened fire in the baggage terminal, saying nothing as he shot randomly at passengers.When he landed at Fort Lauderdale, he retrieved his weapon from his checked bag, loaded his weapon in the bathroom and then opened fire in the baggage terminal, saying nothing as he shot randomly at passengers.
He was reportedly apprehended by police when he had stopped to reload his gun and was taken into custody "without incident".He was reportedly apprehended by police when he had stopped to reload his gun and was taken into custody "without incident".
Authorities did not comment on what weapon he used or release any more details about him.Authorities did not comment on what weapon he used or release any more details about him.
They told reporters they were at the “early stages of the investigation”.They told reporters they were at the “early stages of the investigation”.
The suspect showed up at the FBI office in Anchorage a few months ago, law enforcement officials told CNN. He was interviewed and said he was hearing voices, including some telling him to join Isis. He then voluntarily checked himself in to hospital for a mental health evaluation.The suspect showed up at the FBI office in Anchorage a few months ago, law enforcement officials told CNN. He was interviewed and said he was hearing voices, including some telling him to join Isis. He then voluntarily checked himself in to hospital for a mental health evaluation.
  
Planes arriving at the airport on Friday afternoon may have to depart for other cities, and the airport was closed shortly after 1pm.Planes arriving at the airport on Friday afternoon may have to depart for other cities, and the airport was closed shortly after 1pm.