An Indiana man, recently pardoned by President Donald Trump for participating in the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, was killed by a sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop.

On Sunday, around 4 p.m., a deputy from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department stopped 42-year-old Matthew Huttle from Hobart, as stated in a news release from the Indiana State Police.

As officers attempted to arrest Huttle, he reportedly resisted and engaged in a struggle with the deputy.

“An altercation occurred between the suspect and the officer, which led to the officer discharging his weapon and resulting in the suspect’s death,” police reported.

Authorities noted that Huttle “was armed with a firearm” at the time of the traffic stop, but did not clarify if he threatened anyone with it or specify where the weapon was located.

“To ensure complete transparency, I have requested the Indiana State Police to conduct an investigation into this officer-involved shooting,” said Jasper County Sheriff Patrick Williamson in a statement. “We extend our deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased, as the loss of life impacts those close to Mr. Huttle in a profound way.”

The Indiana State Police has not provided further details on the circumstances that led to the deputy attempting to arrest Huttle, nor did they immediately respond to YSL News’s request for more information about the circumstances surrounding the firearm involved.

Huttle participated in the events of January 6

Huttle was arrested in November 2022 after being identified on video inside the Capitol during the riot, entering multiple offices and moving through the Crypt area and various hallways on January 6, 2021.

He was sentenced in November 2023 to six months in prison and a year of supervised release after pleading guilty to entering and staying in a restricted area, which was a lesser charge compared to that faced by his uncle, Dale Huttle, who was with him that day.

Both Dale Huttle and his nephew received prison sentences for their actions during the breach, where the elder Huttle struck law enforcement officers with a flagpole.

“I have no shame in being there. It was our duty as patriots,” he stated in a post-event interview, according to the Department of Justice. “I put my life on the line to defend our country. I do not regret my actions, and I refuse to apologize.”

Another Capitol riot defendant in legal trouble

Recently, another man associated with the January 6 riot was arrested after receiving a pardon from Trump.

Daniel Ball from Florida was arrested due to a pending federal firearms charge, which is linked to previous convictions of domestic violence and resisting law enforcement by using violence, as reported by The Hill and The New York Times.

His attorney, Amy Collins, informed YSL News on Monday that Ball was never released following his pardon and was immediately detained based on the Florida warrant, which she claimed “directly relates to the DC January 6 prosecution.”

“Our stance is that the case in the Middle District of Florida should be dismissed due to President Trump’s proclamation on January 20th concerning January 6 defendants,” she stated.

Ball and Huttle are part of over 1,500 individuals who received pardons from Trump in relation to the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.

“These are the hostages, about 1,500 for a pardon. A full pardon,” Trump announced in the Oval Office on the first day of his second presidential term. “This is significant. We hope they can be released tonight.”

Contributing: Noe Padilla, Sarah Nelson, Bart Jansen

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