Michael Gutierrez, 26, of Fort Sumner, New Mexico, was fatally shot on February 5, 2021, in De Baca County and later died at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis. The New Mexico State Police opened a homicide investigation and issued an arrest warrant naming a suspect, but the warrant details and any suspect identification are not provided.

Gutierrez grew up in Fort Sumner and attended Fort Sumner High School. He worked in the oil fields, building Blow Out Preventers and monitoring rigs. His death prompted community mourning and services at The Church on The Hill in Fort Sumner held under strict COVID-19 protocols.

Are there any community members who knew Michael or who have information about the events of February 5, 2021?