Donald Trump-pardoned January 6 rioter shot dead by cop in traffic stop A January 6 rioter pardoned by Donald Trump has been shot dead by an officer during a traffic stop.
Matthew Huttle, 42, was fatally shot after a Jasper County Sheriff's deputy pulled him over on Indiana State Road 14 and attempted to arrest him on Sunday afternoon.
Sheriff Patrick Williamson of the Jasper County Sheriff said in a statement: "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.
The deputy who fatally shot Huttle has been put on administrative leave, which is part of protocol for the sheriff's department, the New York Post reported.
State police said in a statement: "An altercation took place between the suspect and the officer, which resulted in the officer firing his weapon and fatally wounding the suspect."
