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Trump-Pardoned January 6 Rioter Fatally Shot by Indiana Deputy

Matthew Huttle, recently pardoned for his role in the Capitol riot, was killed during a traffic stop after allegedly resisting arrest.

  • Matthew Huttle, 42, was fatally shot by a Jasper County deputy during a traffic stop in Indiana on Sunday afternoon.
  • Huttle, who was pardoned by President Donald Trump last week for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot, allegedly resisted arrest and was found to be in possession of a firearm.
  • The deputy involved in the shooting has been placed on paid administrative leave while the Indiana State Police conduct an investigation into the incident.
  • Huttle had served a six-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to entering a restricted building during the Capitol riot and was among over 1,500 individuals pardoned by Trump.
  • The circumstances of the traffic stop and the reason for the attempted arrest remain unclear as authorities continue their investigation.
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