Four men have been arrested in the shooting death of a Chester County teenager found dead along a West Chester road Thursday night.
Police said 17-year-old Cristian Santiago was killed over $30 and a quarter ounce of marijuana.
"This case is a prime example of a brutal and senseless killing. The victim is dead, leaving behind a grieving family," Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said.
Gerald Myers, Byron Stevens, Onray Winfield and Darrell Woodward are accused of luring Santiago to meet for a drug deal where he ended up shot to death.
Police said Winfield, who was a friend of the victim, set up a meeting with Santiago and Myers to take place at a gas station in West Chester. They said Myers planned to rob Santiago with the help of Woodward and Stevens.
Police said Santiago got into a car with the three men who then drove away.
Santiago was shot at close range in the chest and found along the side of Hillsdale Road in a remote area.
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"The defendants are facing murder charges. All over a little marijuana and a few dollars," Hogan said.
All four men face murder, robbery and related charges in the case.
