SCRANTON, Pa. (WBNG) \u2014 A Pennsylvania man died at the hospital on Monday following an officer-involved shooting from a chase that spanned several counties after a reported burglary, according to information from Pennsylvania State Police. <\/p>\n
Christian Santiago, 20, died at the hospital on Monday, Sept. 7, after he was shot by troopers following a police chase in which troopers said he pointed a rifle out of the driver\u2019s side window. <\/p>\n
On Monday, Scranton Police were investigating a reported burglary in which Santiago allegedly stole a .30-06 rifle from a relative\u2019s residence. Troopers reported that Santiago sent a picture of the rifle and ammo to a family member. <\/p>\n
After the photo was sent, his family obtained an involuntary mental health commitment warrant. <\/p>\n
Police were searching for Santiago and later found him and tried to stop him, but he managed to escape and went north into Susquehanna County. <\/p>\n
Around 8:37, troopers found Santiago\u2019s car at the Penn Can Travel Plaza in Susquehanna County. <\/p>\n
A chase began from the plaza, and Santiago led police south on Interstate 81 and through several communities in Lackawanna County. <\/p>\n
Troopers did a PIT maneuver on Santiago\u2019s car, ending the chase near the beginning of the Scranton Expressway. <\/p>\n
During the stop, Santiago pointed a rifle from the driver\u2019s-side window and would not listen to commands, troopers said. <\/p>\n
At some point, a gunshot was heard from inside the car. This action caused troopers to shoot into Santiago\u2019s vehicle. <\/p>\n
After the shooting, Santiago was taken out of the car and sent to Geisinger Community Medical Center, where he later died, troopers said. <\/p>\n
The shooting is under investigation, and troopers are working to determine the origin of the gunshot that caused Santiago\u2019s death, troopers said. <\/p>\n
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