22-Year-Old Accused of Bringing Gun to Miami School

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A 22-year-old man named Anthony Mariano Gutierrez was arrested on Tuesday afternoon for allegedly bringing a semi-automatic handgun onto the property of Citrus Grove K-8 Center in Miami during school dismissal. A student reported seeing a man they recognized as a gang member near the school, prompting a police officer to question Gutierrez, who initially denied being armed before the officer found the weapon during a pat-down.

Why it matters

Incidents involving firearms on school campuses raise serious concerns about student and staff safety, leading to increased security measures and prompting discussions around gun control policies and school safety protocols.

The details

According to police, the incident occurred around 3:45 pm on Tuesday as students were being dismissed from Citrus Grove K-8 Center. A student approached a police officer and reported seeing a man they recognized as a gang member near the school. The officer then questioned Gutierrez, who said he was there to pick up his niece. When the officer asked if Gutierrez was armed, he initially denied it, but a subsequent pat-down search revealed a semi-automatic handgun in his possession.

• The incident occurred around 3:45 pm on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 during school dismissal.
• Gutierrez was arrested and booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on the same day.

What’s next

Gutierrez has posted bond and the school has increased security measures in response to the incident.