[SDFL] Esteban Santiago-Ruiz (Santiago) was indicted on federal charges in connection with the mass shooting at Fort Lauderdale—Hollywood International Airport on Jan. 6, 2017. According to a complaint previously filed in court, Santiago carried out an armed attack on newly-arrived passengers retrieving their luggage in the Terminal 2 baggage claim area of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Santiago was sentenced to life in prison in connection with the shooting at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
2018-08-17 | Alaska Resident Sentenced to Life in Prison in Connection with Shooting at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Esteban Santiago-Ruiz was sentenced to life in prison in connection with the mass-shooting at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on January 6, 2017 that resulted in five deaths and serious injuries.