A Florida man was arrested on October 16 in Boca Raton after a confrontation with a 14-year-old prankster, sparking conflicting accounts of the incident. The incident reportedly began when homeowner Santiago Cairo, 40, noticed a group of people at the front door of his home and believed they were attempting to break in. According to WPTV, Cairo called 911 before arming himself with a gun and confronting the teenager. However, the teen claims Cairo pointed a gun at him, ordered him to kneel, and threatened him, leading to allegations of aggravated assault with a firearm.
Cairo’s attorney initially told WPTV that Cairo never pointed his firearm at anyone or used physical force. In a statement, he said,