Shooter Told FBI He Was ISIS
Law Enforcement officials are stating that in November 2016 Esteban Santiago walked into an FBI office in Anchorage claiming that he was being forced to fight for ISIS. He was sent to a psychiatric hospital.
From CBS Miami:
Law enforcement said he was found with an active military ID and is an American citizen, born in New Jersey. Previous known addresses include Penuelas, Puerto Rico and Anchorage, Alaska.
They add that in November 2016, he walked into an FBI office in Anchorage claiming that he was being forced to fight for ISIS. He was sent to a psychiatric hospital.
In 2011 or 2012, he was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations for child porn. Three weapons and a computer were seized, but there was not enough evidence to prosecute, according to law enforcement sources.
Here is supposedly a picture of the shooter Esteban Santiago while being taken into custody. #FtLauderdale #Lauderdale #Florida #Airport pic.twitter.com/adJMC0LM5y
— DEPLORABLE Pantupino (@Pantupino) January 6, 2017
These are the Nexis public records details for the ONLY #EstebanSantiago ever in Alaska, who is also 26-yrs-old. Note “Naota33” e-mail. 1/? pic.twitter.com/bHMH6CAR79
— WeSearchr (@wesearchr) January 6, 2017
We’re told this is the gun used by the shooter at Ft Lauderdale airport (Photo courtesy: Mark Lea) pic.twitter.com/oENsB9MP5J
— WSVN 7 News (@wsvn) January 6, 2017
NEW: In Nov. 2016, FLL suspect walked into FBI office in Anchorage, claiming he was being forced to fight for ISIS, sources tell CBS News.
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 6, 2017
Army National Guard confirms to @ ABC alleged shooter Esteban Santiago honorably discharged about 4 months ago. Last post – Ft. Greely, AK.
— Stephanie Wash (@WashNews) January 6, 2017
MORE: In 2011 or 2012, suspect was investigated for child porn, but there was not enough evidence to prosecute, sources tell CBS News.
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 6, 2017
Ft. Lauderdale shooting suspect had contact with FBI after employer in Anchorage raised concerns about things he’d expressed, sources say.
— ABC News (@ABC) January 6, 2017
Monitoring the terrible situation in Florida. Just spoke to Governor Scott. Thoughts and prayers for all. Stay safe!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2017