Norfolk Man Matthew Gutterman Remembered After Fatal Shooting in Richmond’s Carver Neighborhood

Matthew Gutterman, 26, of Norfolk, Virginia, has died following a shooting in Richmond’s Carver neighborhood on Monday afternoon, October 12, 2026. His death has brought sorrow to family members, friends, and loved ones as they face the loss of a young man whose life ended unexpectedly. Meanwhile, Richmond police continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, which prompted a substantial response from officers, including members of the department’s SWAT team.

According to the Richmond Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 4:24 p.m. on October 12 after receiving reports of a shooting. The reported location was the 1000 block of Kinney Street, near West Leigh Street. When officers arrived, they found Gutterman unresponsive outside a structure with apparent gunshot wounds. Police stated that he was pronounced dead at the scene. The department's response marked the beginning of an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

The incident also led to an expanded police presence in the surrounding area. According to information released by the department, officers received information suggesting that a possible suspect had entered a structure in the 1000 block of Kinney Street. Given the circumstances, additional personnel were brought to the location, including members of the SWAT team. Their involvement reflected the precautions authorities took while attempting to determine whether anyone connected to the shooting remained inside the building.

On October 14, the Richmond Police Department provided an update explaining that officers had obtained a search warrant before entering the structure. After conducting the search, they did not locate a suspect inside. That development became part of the department's continuing account of the investigation. However, the search did not establish who was responsible for the shooting, and the information provided does not identify an individual as a confirmed suspect. Authorities have also not publicly established a motive.

For Matthew's loved ones, the investigation is only one part of a much more personal loss. His death at 26 leaves family members and friends facing the absence of someone whose place in their lives cannot be replaced. The available police information focuses primarily on the location, response, and investigative steps. It does not provide details about Matthew's upbringing, interests, occupation, or family relationships. Those aspects of his life should be represented through accurate information shared by people who knew him, rather than assumptions.

Richmond police are continuing to seek information that could help clarify what happened on Kinney Street. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact Major Crimes Detective A. Sleem at 804-646-3871. Information may also be provided to Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000 or anonymously through the P3 Tips Crime Stoppers application, according to the department. These channels give members of the public a way to share potentially useful information directly with investigators.

As the homicide investigation continues, Matthew Gutterman's family, friends, and loved ones are left remembering him while awaiting further answers about the circumstances of his death. The department's update provides information about the initial response and subsequent search, but important questions remain unresolved. No motive or confirmed responsible individual has been established in the information provided. May Matthew be remembered with dignity, and may those closest to him find comfort, strength, and support as they navigate this difficult time.