Just Pardoned J6 Political Prisoner Shot and Killed
An Indiana man recently pardoned by former President Trump for his role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop.
Matthew Huttle, 42, a resident of Hobart, was involved in a deadly altercation with law enforcement officers on Sunday afternoon near the Jasper-Pulaski county line. According to Indiana State Police, a Jasper County Sheriff’s Department deputy conducted a traffic stop on Huttle around 4:15 p.m. along State Road 14.
Authorities report that the situation escalated when the deputy attempted to place Huttle under arrest. While the exact reason for the arrest remains unclear, state police confirmed that Huttle resisted, leading to a physical confrontation. During the struggle, the deputy discharged his firearm, resulting in Huttle’s death.
As of now, officials have not released details about what prompted the attempted arrest or the sequence of events that led to the shooting. The Indiana State Police have taken over the investigation, following standard procedures for officer-involved fatalities.
State police also stated that Huttle was armed with a handgun at the time of the incident. However, no further information has been provided regarding whether the weapon played a role in the confrontation or why he was being detained.
A statement from law enforcement confirmed that “an altercation took place between the suspect and the officer, which resulted in the officer firing his weapon and fatally wounding the suspect.” Sheriff Patrick Williamson has requested a full investigation by the Indiana State Police and announced that the deputy involved has been placed on paid administrative leave per department policy.
“Our condolences go out to the family of the deceased, as any loss of life is traumatic to those that were close to Mr. Huttle,” Williamson stated. “I will release the officer’s name once I have approval from the State Police Detectives.”
Multiple federal sources confirmed to FOX59 that President Trump had recently pardoned Huttle. Both Huttle and his uncle, Dale Huttle, a Crown Point resident, were arrested for participating in the January 6th breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Following an investigation, authorities located and arrested Matthew Huttle in Boise, Idaho. According to the FBI, he spent several hours on Capitol grounds but was inside the Capitol building for approximately ten minutes.
“I have no regrets. I will not say I’m sorry,” Dale Huttle stated regarding his and Matthew’s involvement. Both men were convicted for unlawfully entering the Capitol. Matthew Huttle received a six-month federal prison sentence followed by 12 months of supervised release, with federal records showing his sentence ended on July 17, 2024.
Nicholas Barnes, Huttle’s attorney for nearly a decade, primarily representing him in cases related to driving and alcohol offenses, expressed shock over his client’s connection to January 6. He now seeks clarity on the circumstances that led to Huttle’s fatal shooting.
“To my knowledge,” Barnes said in an interview, “Matthew was a nonviolent individual, so I know the Indiana State Police are investigating the encounter and I will be very interested to read their findings.”
On January 20, President Trump issued clemency to over 1,500 individuals linked to the January 6 incident, including commutations for seditious conspiracy convictions and widespread pardons.