Man Accused of Slashing Victim on South Beach Arrested, Appears Before Judge

South Beach Slaying Attempt

• 🔪 A man identified as Jack Daniel Gutierrez was arrested and appeared before a judge on charges of aggravated battery.
• 📅 The alleged incident occurred in late October of last year on South Beach near 17th Street.

The Attack and Victim's Account

• 🗣️ The victim reported being approached by Gutierrez, who asked for a cigarette and to use his cell phone.
• 🩸 After both requests were denied, the victim was attacked with a knife, sustaining a puncture to his neck.
• 🚨 Officers arriving at the scene observed a severe laceration on the victim's neck, described as from ear to ear.

Victim's Survival and Suspect's Arrest

• 🚑 The victim was transported to Jackson's Ryder Trauma Center and remarkably survived his injuries.
• 📸 Gutierrez fled the scene but was later identified by the victim in a photo lineup and taken into custody.
• ⚖️ Gutierrez was found to be on probation for an unrelated weapons charge and is being held with no bond.
• 🗓️ He is expected back in court on Monday.