Newly released dashcam footage reveals the fatal police shooting of 42-year-old Matthew Huttle, a recently pardoned participant in the Capitol event.
The incident occurred on January 26, 2025, in Jasper County, Indiana, just days after President Donald Trump issued a blanket pardon to over 1,500 individuals involved in the 2021 protest.
The footage, made public by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, begins with a deputy initiating a traffic stop on Huttle’s gold minivan for speeding—70 mph in a 55 mph zone.
Upon approach, Huttle immediately identifies himself as a January 6 defendant awaiting a pardon.
Visibly distressed, Huttle pleads, “I can’t go to jail,” before abruptly attempting to re-enter his vehicle, according to Indy Star.
A struggle ensues, during which Huttle declares, “I’m shooting myself.” The deputy, perceiving an imminent threat, discharges his firearm, fatally wounding Huttle.
A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered a loaded 9 mm handgun and a substantial amount of ammunition. The Clinton County Prosecutor’s Office has deemed the deputy’s use of deadly force legally justified.
WATCH:
BREAKING: Dashcam footage depicting the Jan. 26 fatal police shooting of recently-pardoned J6 defendant, Matthew Huttle has been publicized pic.twitter.com/W5q923upfe
— J6 Commission (@j6commission) February 27, 2025
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