Indiana man pardoned for Jan. 6 role shot during traffic stop after allegedly resisting arrest

Matthew Huttle, pardoned by Trump for his Jan. 6 involvement, fatally shot by police during alleged resistance.

Matthew Huttle, an Indiana man recently pardoned by former President Donald Trump for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riots, was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop on January 27, 2025. According to the Indiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division, Huttle allegedly resisted arrest during the encounter, leading to the shooting.

The incident occurred in Jasper County when a sheriff's deputy stopped Huttle for a traffic violation. Police reported that an altercation broke out during the stop, and Huttle, who was reportedly in possession of a firearm, began resisting arrest. The officer then discharged their weapon, fatally wounding Huttle.

This incident comes shortly after Huttle was pardoned by Trump on January 20, 2025, as part of the former president’s controversial pardons for individuals involved in the Capitol riots. The FBI had reported that Huttle was on Capitol grounds for several hours on January 6, 2021, and briefly entered the building for about 10 minutes. He had previously been sentenced to six months in federal prison and a year of supervised release.

Jasper County Sheriff Patrick Williamson confirmed that the officer involved has been placed on paid administrative leave, in line with standard protocol. “For full transparency, I requested the Indiana State Police to investigate this officer-involved shooting,” Williamson said, adding condolences to Huttle’s family. He also noted that the officer’s name would be released following approval from State Police Detectives.

The investigation is ongoing, and findings will be submitted to the Jasper County Prosecutor's Office for review. This incident underscores the heightened scrutiny surrounding figures tied to the Capitol riots and the controversies over their legal and political outcomes.