North Side Man Charged in Connection with Accidental Death of Three Year-Old

Michael Santiago was arrested and charged after he knowingly stored a loaded firearm on top of a refrigerator with access to his minor children in their home. The incident occurred on October 17, 2015 in the 1000 block of North Francisco Avenue at approximately 9:05 p.m. Santiago’s six year-old son retrieved the revolver and accidentally shot his three year-old brother in the head. The victim was carried by a family member to Norwegian hospital and subsequently transported to Mt. Sinai hospital where he was pronounced.  Michael Santiago was charged accordingly. No further information is available at this time.

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