Matthew Gibbs

Murdered

Case Description
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On August 24, 2023, 19-year-old Matthew Gibbs, a freshman at Virginia State University (VSU), was found with a gunshot wound near Walnut Hill Elementary School in Petersburg, Virginia. Emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The following day, August 25, police apprehended a 17-year-old male suspect in connection with Gibbs' death. The juvenile was charged with second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, firing ...Read More
Victim Details

Matthew Gibbs

Male

Black / African American

Petersburg

VA

2023-08-24

19

Matthew

Gibbs

12/21/2024

Forum Posts (3)
We need your help! The murder of Matthew is a tragic and senseless crime that has left a community i... ...Read More
12/11/2024
Does anyone know if Matthew has any social media pages? I'd love to connect with him online. Thanks!... ...Read More
03/19/2024
Has anyone heard of Matthew having any known enemies? Just curious to know if there might be somethi... ...Read More
10/27/2023
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