Body camera footage released on Thursday shows Indiana man Matthew Huttle, who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, being shot and killed by a sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop last month. Huttle, who had recently been pardoned by President Donald Trump, told the deputy that he couldn’t afford to be in legal trouble just before the shooting.
The special prosecutor determined that the deputy was legally justified in shooting Huttle after he ran to his vehicle, said he would shoot himself, and raised a handgun when told he was under arrest for a traffic-related felony. The video shows a struggle between Huttle and the deputy, with the deputy ultimately firing his weapon.
Investigators later found a loaded handgun and ammunition in Huttle’s car, confirming that he had raised a firearm during the altercation. Huttle had previously pleaded guilty to charges related to his involvement in the Capitol riot and was among the 1,500 people pardoned by Trump.
Huttle was pulled over for speeding and driving without a license, revealing that he was a habitual traffic violator. The deputy was cleared of any wrongdoing in the shooting, as he was deemed to have acted in self-defense when Huttle reached for a weapon.
The investigation into the shooting has been closed, and the deputy, who was placed on administrative leave after the incident, is expected to return to duty. Anyone in crisis can contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com for additional support.
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