Santistevan, who was suspected of assault and home invasion before his death, attempted to run from officers attempting to detain him. Officers tasered Santistevan in an attempt to subdue him, but the 30-year-old died shortly after arrest.
Victim's Name: Rick Santistevan
Agency Responsible: Fort Morgan Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: White
Date of Death: August 23, 2013
County: Morgan
Cause of Death: Taser
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Rural