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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
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
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Matthew Gibbs
Male
Black / African American
Petersburg
VA
2023-08-24
19
Matthew
Gibbs
11/05/2025
Forum Posts (2)
Hey everyone,
I've been following the Matthew Gibbs case, and I can't shake the feeling that ther... ...Read More
03/20/2024
I've been following the Matthew Gibbs case, and I can't shake the feeling that ther... ...Read More
03/20/2024
I just wanted to share some thoughts about the location where poor Matthew Gibbs was found. I drive ... ...Read More
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