18-year-old arrested downtown for allegedly pointing a gun at a woman

Staff report

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Brianna Castillo, 18, was arrested early this morning for allegedly pointing a gun at a woman downtown and unlawfully carrying a concealed firearm; she also allegedly drove a vehicle toward the victim, nearly hitting her.

At about 3:37 a.m. on June 7, Gainesville Police Department officers responded to the 200 block of SE 2nd Avenue, where Castillo was reportedly involved in an argument with the victim before allegedly pulling a handgun from her waistband and pointing it at the victim multiple times. The victim reported that she was in fear for her life and believed Castillo would shoot her…

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