Streamer ChudTheBuilder Involved in Shooting Incident in Clarksville
Shooting Incident Outside Montgomery County Courthouse
Dalton Eatherly, known online as ChudTheBuilder, was reportedly involved in a shooting incident outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville, Tennessee, on Wednesday afternoon. Local authorities confirmed that both the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the Clarksville Police Department responded to reports of gunfire at the courthouse. Officials assured the public that the area was secured and there was no ongoing threat. However, further details regarding the individuals involved have not been disclosed, and social media rumors remain unverified.
Chud The Builder allegedly involved in a shooting in Clarksville, TN. pic.twitter.com/vdf1me5F5Q
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According to various online sources, it is alleged that ChudTheBuilder shot a man following a confrontation outside the courthouse. Reports suggest that the streamer was assaulted by another individual before he discharged his weapon, which reportedly grazed the alleged assailant. A popular account on X, known for tracking news about streamers and internet personalities, claimed that the altercation was sparked by a racially charged comment made by ChudTheBuilder, who allegedly threatened to 'chimp out' before being punched in the face.
This account also shared images from the scene, depicting a man being transported in a police ambulance, although the specifics regarding the injuries remain uncertain. Currently, the Clarksville Police Department has not confirmed the details surrounding the alleged altercation, the shooting, or the motives involved. Additionally, another media outlet noted that it could not independently verify the claims circulating on social media.
This incident follows closely after ChudTheBuilder's arrest at Bob’s ChopHouse in Nashville, where he allegedly refused to settle his bill. The streamer later took to social media to express that he spent over 13 hours in custody, during which he was interrogated by FBI agents and a domestic terrorism investigator. He mentioned that his phones were confiscated as 'evidence of the crime,' leaving him without a means to contact anyone.