The search for a missing Marine ended in tragedy in Upstate New York.
New York State Police from Upstate New York have confirmed that a missing man was discovered deceased on Monday.
At around 5:13 p.m. on September 11, 2024, New York State Police officers were called to Standish Road in the town of Saranac to investigate a suspicious vehicle that had been abandoned in the vicinity.
The black 2016 Mercedes Benz with Wisconsin registration ATC1095 was found at the Cold Brook Public Use Parking Area on Standish Road in the town of Saranac.
Troopers quickly discovered that the Mercedes was registered to Brandon L. Christie, a man who had been reported missing to the Appleton Police Department in Wisconsin on September 9th.
According to a statement on Facebook, the New York State Police have confirmed that foul play is not suspected in his death.
According to a press release from the New York State Police, Christie was discovered in a wooded area near Standish Road in Saranac. Tragically, it appears that he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. An autopsy will be conducted at Glens Falls Hospital to gather further information.
General Studies Dean Lisa Rosen-Metsch confirmed Christie as a student at Columbia’s School of General Studies.
According to the Columbia Spectator, Rosen-Metsch stated in a letter to the community that those who were familiar with Brandon regarded him as a natural leader, possessing a personable, kind, caring, and intelligent disposition.
According to the Columbia Spectator, Christie enrolled at Columbia University following his service in the U.S. Marine Corps for more than four years. He actively contributed to the U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University as a director of community. In the spring of 2022, he was honored with a service award at the annual General Studies Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.
The investigation is currently underway, and if you have any additional information, please reach out to the New York State Police. There are still numerous students and children from New York who are missing. You can lend a hand by looking through their photos provided below.
