Florida man is arrested after threatening to 'cut the gay' out of his brother

A knife-wielding Florida man was arrested last week after threatening his brother’s life and telling him he was ‘going to cut the gay out of him’.

David Martinez, 40, of Miami, was sharpening a large kitchen knife at his home Thursday morning when he allegedly told his brother he was going to kill him.

The victim, who managed to flee the residence, told police his brother had been ‘acting strangely’ since the night before.

Martinez was taken into custody at the home after becoming ‘irate’ and struggling with Miami-Dade police officers. 

He faces three felony charges of assault with a deadly weapon, kidnapping and false imprisonment, as well as two misdemeanor counts for resisting an officer. He is currently jailed in lieu of a $22,000 bond. 

David Martinez, 40, of Miami, was arrested last week after threatening his brother’s life and telling him he was ‘going to cut the gay out of him’

Police responded the Martinez’s Miami residence around 6am on February 24 for reports of a violent dispute.

The suspect’s brother told police he tried to leave the home after Martinez threatened him but was followed, grabbed and ordered back inside.

Fearful, the victim obeyed Martinez’s orders and returned to the residence.

He eventually managed to exit the home and had a friend call 911.

When police arrived on scene, Martinez was uncooperative with the officers. 

He was ultimately taken to the group and placed in handcuffs before being taken to county jail. Police also seized the weapon.

According to the police report, Martinez was sharpening a large kitchen knife at his home Thursday morning when he allegedly told his brother he was going to kill him