Indiana Man Pardoned by Trump Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop - Tragic Events Unfold
An Indiana man, Matthew Huttle, who recently received a pardon for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, tragically lost his life during a traffic stop by a sheriff’s deputy on Sunday.
Matthew Huttle, aged 42, encountered a traffic stop at 4:15 p.m. by a Jasper County sheriff’s deputy, where reports suggest Huttle resisted arrest and was found in possession of a firearm.
The Fatal Encounter
An altercation ensued between the suspect and the officer, leading to the officer firing his weapon and fatally injuring Huttle, as stated in the release.
Sheriff Patrick Williamson promptly requested an investigation by the Indiana State Police, placing the deputy on paid administrative leave per department protocol.
Condolences were offered to Huttle’s family by Williamson, acknowledging the traumatic nature of any loss of life and promising transparency once approved by State Police Detectives.
Further details remain scarce as the Jasper County coroner identified Huttle following an autopsy on Monday morning.
Capitol Riot Involvement
Huttle was among the individuals identified for participating in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, where supporters of President Donald Trump breached the building to halt the electoral vote count.
In August 2023, Huttle reached a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, admitting to entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds. He received a six-month federal prison sentence, followed by 12 months of supervised release in November 2023.
However, his conviction was nullified last week when Trump pardoned approximately 1,500 individuals linked to the riot after assuming office.
Legal Proceedings
Investigations revealed Huttle’s presence at the Capitol alongside his uncle, supported by videos uploaded to his Google account. One video captured Huttle expressing intent to enter the Capitol, while security footage placed him within the building, including the crypt.
Huttle’s uncle also accepted a plea deal, receiving a 30-month prison term and three years of supervised release for assaulting officers with a flagpole on Capitol steps. He too was pardoned.
