Matthew Huttel, Capitol Rioter Pardoned by Trump, Fatally Shot by Indiana Police
Incident follows a confrontation during a traffic stop, reigniting discussions around pardoned Capitol attackers and their subsequent legal troubles.
Watan-The American police in Jasper County, Indiana, shot and killed Matthew Huttel, 42, who was accused of storming the Capitol in 2021 and had been pardoned by President Donald Trump.
According to state police, Huttel resisted arrest after officers stopped his car in the northwest part of the state, leading to a confrontation with one of the officers.
Their statement clarified that a scuffle broke out between the suspect and the police officer, “resulting in him being shot and sustaining fatal injuries.” Police confirmed that Huttel was armed, without providing further details.
The Capitol Attack
Huttel was one of approximately 1,500 Trump supporters accused or convicted of participating in the January 2021 Capitol attack. Trump issued a blanket pardon for them at the start of his second term, sparking widespread controversy and criticism from Democrats and even some Republicans.
Huttel was sentenced to six months in prison for his role in the Capitol attack and was released in July.
It was also revealed that his uncle, who also participated in the attack, was sentenced to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a police officer with a flagpole.
A Similar Incident
In a related context, media reports indicated that Daniel Paul, another individual pardoned by Trump, was re-arrested last week in Florida.
Paul faces charges of illegal firearm possession, charges that date back to before the Capitol attack but were reopened after his role in the events was revealed.
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office stated that it requested a state police investigation into the shooting of Huttel. It also noted that the involved officer was placed on temporary administrative leave per protocol for such incidents.
Sheriff Patrick Williamson expressed condolences in a statement: “We extend our sympathies to Huttel’s family. The loss of life is always tragic and shocking for loved ones.”
