Trump-Pardoned Capitol Rioter Fatally Shot by Indiana Deputy During Traffic Stop

Matthew Huttle, pardoned for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot, was killed after reaching for a gun during an arrest for a felony traffic violation.

Matthew Huttle, 42, was fatally shot by an Indiana sheriff's deputy on January 26, 2025, during a traffic stop for speeding and driving with a suspended license.
Bodycam footage shows Huttle resisting arrest, running to his car, and stating 'I'm shooting myself' before reaching for a loaded firearm in the vehicle.
The deputy fired multiple shots after seeing Huttle raise a weapon, which prosecutors later deemed a legally justified act of self-defense under Indiana law.
Huttle had been pardoned by President Donald Trump just six days earlier for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot, where he served six months in prison for entering a restricted building.
The incident has drawn attention to the post-pardon actions of Capitol riot defendants, some of whom have faced legal issues since their release.