Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump shot, killed by sheriff's deputy

JASPER COUNTY, Ind. (WXIN) — An Indiana man pardoned last week by President Trump for storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is dead after being shot by a sheriff's deputy while allegedly resisting arrest.

Matthew Huttle, 42, of Hobart, was shot and killed during a traffic stop Sunday afternoon. A deputy with the Jasper County Sheriff's Department pulled Huttle's vehicle over on State Road 14 at approximately 4:15 p.m.

Indiana State Police said the traffic stop led to the deputy attempting to arrest Huttle, but that he resisted and struggled with the officer. This "altercation" led to the deputy firing his gun and killing Huttle.

According to state police, Huttle was in possession of a firearm during the traffic stop. No additional details were provided about the altercation between Huttle and the deputy or what Huttle was being arrested for.

A prior booking photo of Matthew Huttle from the Porter County Sheriff’s Office, in Porter County, Indiana. (Courtesy DOJ)

Federal sources confirmed with Nexstar's WXIN/WTTV that Huttle was among the more than 1,500 people pardoned by Trump.

Matthew Huttle and his uncle, Dale Huttle, were arrested for taking part in the Capitol riots on Jan. 6. Matthew Huttle ended up being tracked down and arrested in Boise, Idaho. The FBI said he was inside the Capitol for roughly 10 minutes but remained on the Capitol grounds for several hours.

"I have no regrets. I will not say I’m sorry," Dale Huttle said about him and his nephew, Matthew, taking part in the attack.

Both Huttles were sentenced for storming the Capitol. Matthew Huttle was sentenced to six months in federal prison followed by 12 months on supervised release. His prison term ended on July 17, 2024, according to federal records.

Matthew and Dale Huttle were spared from the full consequences after Trump issued a pardon to all the rioters.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a key ally of the president and a Republican from South Carolina, was among those from both sides of the aisle who spoke out against the pardons.

“I have always said that, I think, when you pardon people who attack police officers, you’re sending the wrong signal to the public at large,” said Graham.

Matthew Huttle isn't the first Capitol rioter to quickly face trouble after his pardon. Last week, a Florida man who took part in the Jan. 6 riot was arrested on federal gun charges one day after being pardoned.

Indiana State Police is leading the investigation into the shooting that ended with Matthew Huttle's death. The deputy who pulled the trigger has been placed on leave during the investigation, as is standard policy.

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