Indiana man shot dead by deputy during traffic stop days after Trump pardon

nationalpost.com January 29, 2025, 04:01 AM UTC

An Indiana man, Matthew Huttle, was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop on Sunday. This incident occurred just days after he was pardoned by former President Donald Trump for a misdemeanor related to the Capitol riot. State police reported that an altercation led to the deputy firing his weapon, resulting in Huttle's death. He was found to be in possession of a firearm during the stop, but details about the traffic stop's cause remain unclear. Huttle had previously served six months in custody for entering a restricted area during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. His attorney stated he was unaware of the shooting circumstances and plans to investigate further.


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