The newly released bodycam footage shows the moment when the defendant was shot dead last month by Indiana law enforcement officers on January 6th. The Indiana special prosecutor said officers involved in the fatal police shooting would not be charged.
As reported previously by Blaze News, 42-year-old Matthew Huttle was drawn to a police officer on January 26, 2025 at about 4:15pm. The 10-minute traffic stop ended with Hattle being shot and killed by police.
“I can't do that. No, I can't go to jail for this, sensei.
The Jasper County Sheriff's Office was released on Thursday. Body cam video and Police dash cam footage Police death of a man who was pardoned by President Donald Trump for his actions at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Deputies from the Jasper County Sheriff's Office pulled over the Huttle to drive a gold minivan at 70 mph in the 55 mph zone.
The interaction between the officers and Hatl began in good faith.
After the adjutant requested Hattle's license and registration, Hattle said, “I just want to let you know that I am the defendant on January 6th.”
The officer asks, “What do you mean?”
Hattle replies, “I stormed the Capitol. I am waiting for pardon.”
The police laughs and says, “Really?”
Hattle replies, “Yeah, and now I can't really get into trouble.”
Huttle then admits that he is driving without a license and is waiting for a “difficult license.” This allows licensed people to have driving privileges.
The adjutant then asks about the dog behind Hattle's vehicle.
The officers collect the Hator Indiana Identification Card and the car title, then return to the police car.
The adjutant returns to the van and asks Hattle to leave the vehicle. Hattle is compliant.
The adjutant tells Hattle that he will drive him away for a speeding violation with a verbal warning, but he is in “felony status for driving while in a stop.”
Officials point out that if it was a misdemeanor, they could have “settle something for you,” but “I can't afford it,” so he had to arrest him on a felony charge.
Special Counsel Chris Voter statement The Hator “is found to be a habitual traffic offender and a felony under IC 9-30-10-16.”
“I understand your situation, but I understand that you can't drive,” the officer says. “You drive led to this situation.”
When the police say to Hattle he's going to prison, J6 defendant shook his head and replies, “I can't. I can't.”
The adjutant replies, “You have to do it, right?”
Hattle replies, “I can't do that. No, I can't go to prison for this, sensei.”
Hattle – seen visibly shaking in police body cam footage – asks if he can ride, but the aides diminish.
Officers order Hattle to turn and place his hand behind his back, but participants in the January 6th riot run into the driver's seat of the van.
The aide cried out, “Don't do it, buddy!”
The struggle continues and the officers can be heard saying, “No, no, no, no.”
Hattle threatens to commit suicide by stating, “I'm shooting myself.”
The adjutant cried out, “No! No, no, no!”
The adjutant leaves the vehicle, pulls his gun and fires five gunshots into the van.
The officer retreats to his car and the police body cam video ends.
Despite attempted lifesaving measures, Hattle was declared dead at the scene.
“Given these facts, the actions of the lieutenant were legally justified under Indiana law.”
The police shooting took place in Jasper County, but the Clinton County Prosecutor's Office was requested to conduct an independent review of the fatal shooting. NBC News.
The aide said Hattle raised the firearm.
Investigators discovered the van “near where Hattle reached” was loaded with a 9mm handgun and ammunition.
Vawter said: “On being informed of his arrest, Huttle escaped to the car, entered the driver's seat and reached in a manner consistent with the weapon's recovery.”
“The dash camera footage confirmed that Hattle raised the object inside the car,” the prosecutor said.
“The adjutant fires multiple shots and hits Hattle, believing that Hattle has pose a deadly threat,” Voter continued. “The adjutant then retreated to his car and waited for backup.”
Prosecutors said the officers were “legally justified in using lethal force to protect themselves.”
“In spite of the legal order, Hattle tried to reach for a firearm, pose an imminent threat to the safety of his lieutenant,” concluded Voter. “Given these facts, the deputy's actions were legally justified under Indiana law. This investigation is currently closed and no charges will be filed.”
The aide was placed on administrative leave after the shooting. The Jasper County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to an NBC News investigation into whether the lieutenant was still on vacation or back to work.
Hatchle took on the role in the riots at the U.S. Capitol during the January 6th riots and was one of more than 1,500 people allowed by President Trump on January 20, 2025.
Huttle was arrested in November 2022 after being accused of joining Capitol Building during J6 Riot.
In November 2023, he was sentenced to six months in prison and a one-year supervised release.
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