Matthew Huttle, 42, of Hobart, was killed on Sunday afternoon near the Jasper and Pulaski County line after an encounter with a sheriff’s deputy. According to the Indiana State Police, Huttle was pulled over on State Road 14 at approximately 4:15 p.m. by a Jasper County Sheriff’s deputy. The situation escalated when the deputy attempted to place Huttle under arrest.

While details remain unclear, authorities report that Huttle resisted arrest, leading to a physical struggle. During the altercation, the deputy discharged his firearm, fatally wounding Huttle.