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Christopher A.R. Santiago

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jan 15, 2020

Victim Details

Christopher A.R. Santiago

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Columbus

OH

2020-01-15

29

Christopher

A.R. Santiago

06/25/2026

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On January 15, 2020, Christopher A.R. Santiago, a 29-year-old man from Columbus, OH, was fatally shot. Santiago, who was Hispanic, was killed during a car chase and shooting incident in the North Linden area. The incident began when Santiago was lured to the area under the pretense of a drug deal.

Shaulette Drain, a 42-year-old woman, was also present in Santiago's vehicle and was wounded during the shooting. Drain later pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and received four years ...
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Man found dead in car in North Linden on Wednesday identified
  • https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/one-dead-in-east-linden-car-crash/

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    Has anyone else been thinking about the role of forgiveness in such tragic cases? I was really moved... ...Read More
    03/02/2023
    It’s truly upsetting how Christopher Santiago’s life was cut short in such a brutal manner. I wa... ...Read More
    02/22/2023
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