A tragic incident unfolded over the weekend when a former January 6 protester, who had been pardoned by former President Donald Trump, was fatally shot by an Indiana police officer.
The individual, identified as 42-year-old Matthew W. Huttle from Hobart, Indiana, encountered law enforcement during a traffic stop conducted by a Jasper County sheriffs deputy near the Pulaski County line. According to police accounts, the situation escalated when Huttle resisted arrest, leading to a confrontation.
As reported by Gateway Pundit, the altercation resulted in the officer discharging his firearm, which proved fatal for Huttle. The Jasper County Sheriffs Office issued a statement detailing the incident: An altercation took place between the suspect and the officer, which resulted in the officer firing his weapon and fatally wounding the suspect. Huttle had previously been one of the over 1,500 individuals who faced legal action under the Biden administration for their involvement in the January 6 Capitol protests. Arrested in Boise, Idaho, on November 28, 2022, he faced federal charges for recording his entry into the Capitols Senate Wing and traversing several areas within the building.
Huttle's legal journey saw him sentenced to six months in federal prison, with his release occurring on July 17, as noted by the Northwest Indiana Times. Furthermore, the St. Louis Post Dispatch highlighted that Huttle was among those recently pardoned by Trump.
In the wake of the shooting, Jasper County Sheriff Patrick Williamson emphasized transparency, stating, For full transparency, I requested the Indiana State Police to investigate this officer-involved shooting. The officer that is involved has been placed on paid administrative leave, which is standard protocol and is our policy in these situations. Sheriff Williamson extended condolences to Huttle's family, acknowledging the profound impact of the loss.
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