Days after receiving a pardon from Donald Trump for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot, Matthew Huttle was killed by police during a traffic stop in Indiana. Authorities reported an altercation and noted that Huttle possessed a firearm at the time of the incident.
Indiana Man Pardoned by Trump Killed by Police Days After Traffic Stop Altercation
Indiana Man Pardoned by Trump Killed by Police Days After Traffic Stop Altercation
Matthew Huttle, a participant in the January 6 Capitol riot and recent Trump pardon recipient, was shot by police during a traffic stop.
An Indiana man, Matthew Huttle, who had recently been pardoned by former President Donald Trump for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot, was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop on Sunday. The 42-year-old was involved in what officials described as an "altercation" after police pulled over his vehicle. Details regarding the initial reason for the stop remain unclear; however, it was confirmed that Huttle had a firearm in his possession.
Huttle was among around 1,600 individuals who received pardons or commutations from Trump last week in response to their participation in the Capitol riot, which occurred on January 6, 2021. This uprising involved supporters of Trump storming the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. Following the event, Huttle faced legal repercussions, serving a six-month prison sentence as part of a plea agreement, and was released in July 2024.
The officer involved in the shooting has been placed on paid administrative leave as the incident is under investigation by the Indiana State Police. Jasper County Sheriff Patrick Williamson stated that he had requested a full investigation into the matter to ensure transparency.
Huttle's uncle, Dale Huttle, who also participated in the riot and faced charges, has expressed no remorse about their actions, claiming, "It was our duty as patriots." This incident is not isolated; another participant in the riot, Daniel Bell from Florida, was recently rearrested on federal gun charges.
Trump's pardons have faced criticism, with some arguing that pardoning individuals who committed violent acts against law enforcement is a mistake. Senator Lindsey Graham publicly condemned the pardons, stating it was inappropriate to excuse those who violently assaulted police officers during the Capitol riot.
