Police reported that Matthew W. Huttle, 42, of Hobart, Indiana, who had been sentenced to six months for his involvement in the 2021 U.S. Capitol riot, resisted arrest when stopped in Indiana on Sunday.
A man who was pardoned by President Trump for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy on Sunday after resisting arrest during a traffic stop, according to the Indiana State Police. The incident occurred around 4:15 p.m. when Deputy with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office stopped Matthew W. Huttle, 42, of Hobart, Indiana, on a state road near the Pulaski County line.
While the police did not provide details on the reason for the traffic stop, they stated that during the encounter, Huttle resisted arrest, leading to a struggle between him and the officer. The altercation ended when the deputy fired his weapon, fatally injuring Huttle. Investigators later determined that Huttle was in possession of a firearm at the time.
The state police did not release additional details about the shooting but confirmed an investigation is ongoing with the assistance of the Jasper County prosecutor. Once completed, the findings will be submitted to the county prosecutor for review.
Jasper County Sheriff Patrick Williamson stated that the deputy who shot Matthew Huttle has been placed on paid administrative leave, in accordance with standard procedure. He added that the deputy’s name would be released once state police detectives approve it.
Sheriff Williamson expressed his condolences to Huttle’s family, saying, “Any loss of life is traumatic to those who were close to Mr. Huttle.”
Nicholas Barnes, a lawyer who had represented Huttle for about 10 years in mostly driving and alcohol-related cases, expressed being "genuinely shocked" by his involvement in the January 6 riot. Barnes also said he was seeking more information about the circumstances surrounding his client's fatal shooting on Sunday.
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