Huttle was part of a group of nearly 1,600 individuals pardoned by Trump for their roles in the riot, which saw supporters of the former president storm the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. During the stop, police reported Huttle was armed. The officer involved in the shooting has been placed on paid administrative leave while the Indiana State Police investigates the incident.

Previously sentenced to six months in prison, Huttle had been released from custody in July 2024. His uncle publicly defended his actions during the riot, stating, "I'm not ashamed of being there. It was our duty as patriots." This incident is not unique; another pardoned January 6 defendant, Daniel Bell, was rearrested recently on federal gun charges.

Critics have questioned Trump's decision to pardon individuals involved in violent activities surrounding the Capitol riots, with Republican Senator Lindsey Graham labeling the move a "mistake" for those who engaged in violence against law enforcement. Trump's public comments suggested he viewed the legal repercussions faced by rioters as severe, arguing that they had been unjustly treated by the justice system.

With multiple pardoned rioters continuing to encounter legal difficulties, the effects of these pardons remain a topic of heated debate.