Shot Dead by Police Just Days After Trump Pardon

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(TheConservativeTimes.org) – In a dramatic development, a routine traffic stop turned into a tragedy when police shot dead a man who President Donald Trump recently pardoned.

Matthew Huttle, who was recently absolved for his role in the Capitol riot, was fatally shot near the Pulaski County line on S.R. 14 in Jasper County, Indiana.

According to authorities, what began as a standard traffic stop quickly escalated into a deadly confrontation when Huttle allegedly resisted arrest and was found to have a firearm.

The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office reported that during the encounter, an altercation broke out between Huttle and the deputy.

The officer then discharged his weapon, which tragically ended in Huttle being fatally wounded during the exchange.

Huttle was one of over 1,500 people President Trump pardoned on the first day of his second term.

“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,” said Sheriff Patrick Williamson.

While the investigation is ongoing, the deputy involved in the shooting has been placed on paid administrative leave, as is standard procedure in such cases.

The Indiana State Police have been called in to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding Huttle’s death.

Huttle’s involvement in the January 6 events has been said to be relatively minor compared to some others.

He had pleaded guilty to entering and remaining in a restricted building and was sentenced to six months in federal prison.

His attorney had previously stated that Huttle attended the rally not out of strong political conviction but because he thought it would be a historic moment.

“He is not a true believer in any political cause. He instead went to the rally because he thought it would be a historic moment and he had nothing better to do after getting out of jail,” the attorney stated.

In the meantime, Americans are patiently awaiting more details from the investigation to understand what truly happened during the incident.

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