Capitol Rioter Pardoned by Trump Fatally Shot by Indiana Police
Matthew Huttle, recently pardoned for his role in the January 6 Capitol attack, was killed during a confrontation with law enforcement.
- Matthew Huttle, 42, was fatally shot by an Indiana sheriff's deputy after resisting arrest and allegedly possessing a firearm during the encounter.
- Huttle had been convicted for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack and served six months in prison before his release in July 2021.
- He was among over 1,500 individuals pardoned by President Donald Trump last week shortly after his inauguration, a decision that drew criticism, including from some Republicans.
- The Indiana police reported that Huttle faced off with the officer before being shot, with the victim allegedly armed at the time.
- Another pardoned Capitol rioter, Daniel Ball, was recently arrested in Florida on unrelated firearm charges predating the Capitol attack.