While officers were en route, dispatch advised that the information received via 911 was not clear due to a language barrier, and that there may be a stabbing victim in the area.
Upon arrival in the area, Greenwich Police units observed several vehicles with fresh damage to their windshields. Officers were then told that Gutierrez-Vasco had just forced his way into an apartment building at 225 Mill Street by breaking the glass on the front door.
Gutierrez-Vasco is reported to have then ascended a staircase to the second floor, where he forced his way into an apartment by breaking through the door. He entered the apartment brandishing the large knife and attempted to stab the occupants.
At that time, there were multiple people in the apartment, including three children.
A male resident from the apartment came out from the bedroom and confronted Gutierrez-Vasco who was swinging the large knife and yelling that he was going to kill the male and his mother.
The victim picked up a baby gate and was able to defend himself and the children against Gutierrez-Vasco’s stab attempts.
After several stab attempts the male victim was able to convince Gutierrez-Vasco to drop the knife.
Greenwich Police officers arrived at the apartment and observed Gutierrez-Vasco seated in a chair with the male victim standing next to him.
Gutierrez-Vasco was bleeding from his hand and was holding a towel to control the bleeding.
Officers attempted to place Gutierrez-Vasco under arrest and Gutierrez-Vasco began to actively resist by lunging at an officer.
Several officers struggled to gain control of Gutierrez-Vasco, but subsequently were able to place him in handcuffs without any injuries.
Gutierrez-Vasco made threats to harm himself and continued to thrash around uncontrollably while handcuffed on the ground.
Medics were detailed to the scene. Gutierrez-Vasco was then transported to Greenwich Hospital, accompanied by officers.
The investigation revealed this was an isolated incident. Mr. Gutierrez-Vasco knew the victims and targeted their vehicles and residence. There was no immediate threat to the public.
Gutierrez-Vasco was the only subject sustaining an injury due to him breaking the glass door with his hand. He was treated and released from Greenwich Hospital.
Gutierrez-Vasco was charged with the following Connecticut General Statutes:
- CGS 53a-100aaa – Home Invasion
- CGS 53a-101 – Burglary First Degree
- CGS 53a-49 (53a-59) – Criminal Attempt at Assault First Degree
- CGS 53-21 – Risk of Injury to a Minor (3 counts)
- CGS 53a-61aa – Threatening
- CGS 53a-167a – Interfering with an Officer
- CGS 53a-116 – Criminal Mischief Second Degree (3 counts)
- CGS 53a182 & 53a-182 – Breach of Peace and Disorderly Conduct
Gutierrez-Vasco’s court date was set for Oct 30,2023. He was unable to post a $500,000 bond and will be held at Greenwich Police Dept and later transported to Stamford Superior Court.