Man Arrested for Threatening Woman with Gun

Tristin Zyler Miller, 19, charged with aggravated assault after allegedly pointing firearm at victim

Feb. 21, 2026 at 9:48pm

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Tristin Zyler Miller, a 19-year-old man, was arrested early yesterday morning and charged with aggravated assault after allegedly pointing a gun at a woman outside her apartment in Gainesville, Florida. The victim said Miller yelled at her and threatened her with the firearm after an earlier physical altercation.

Why it matters

Incidents of gun violence and threats, even without physical harm, can have a significant impact on community safety and public perceptions of security. This case highlights the need for law enforcement to respond swiftly to reports of weapons being used to threaten others.

The details

According to the police report, the incident occurred around 11:24 p.m. on February 19 at the Hidden Village Apartments. The victim said Miller punched her in the face while she was trying to stop him from beating up her boyfriend. After this initial altercation, Miller allegedly yelled at the victim while pointing a handgun with a transparent magazine at her inside her apartment. Miller denied threatening or touching anyone and claimed he never had a firearm, but officers believed the gun was in his vehicle and were seeking a search warrant.

  • The incident occurred around 11:24 p.m. on February 19, 2026.
  • Miller was arrested early the following morning on February 20, 2026.

The players

Tristin Zyler Miller

A 19-year-old man who was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly pointing a gun at a woman.

The Victim

A woman who reported that Miller punched her in the face and then pointed a gun at her inside her apartment.

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What they’re saying

“Miller reportedly said he was just a witness and never threatened or touched anyone during the incident; he said he never had a firearm at any point during the altercation.”

— Tristin Zyler Miller

What’s next

The judge will decide at a hearing whether to hold Miller without bail until his trial on the charges of battery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The takeaway

This case underscores the serious risks and consequences of using firearms to threaten others, even without physical harm. It serves as a reminder of the importance of swift law enforcement response and the justice system's role in addressing such incidents to maintain public safety.