Dalton Eatherly, a controversial Twitch streamer known asChudTheBuilder, was arrested and charged with attempted murder after a violent shooting outside a Tennessee courthouse on 13 May 2026.
The 28-year-old was taken into custody following a bloody confrontation at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville that left both the suspect and an unidentified victim wounded.
Authorities confirmed that Eatherly, who has a history of broadcasting racial slurs and 'rage-bait' content, was at the venue for a civil hearing regarding a $3,300 debt when the altercation began.
The Clarksville courthouse shooting incident has sent shockwaves through the streaming community, highlighting growing fears regarding online radicalisation and real-world violence.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene where Eatherly allegedly engaged in a physical fight before opening fire. Both men are currently in stable condition at nearby hospitals, including Vanderbilt University Medical Centre.
This social media streamer's violent incident is now being treated as a high-stakes criminal investigation involving multiple felony counts, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and the Tennessee District Attorney General's Office.
Officials confirmed both were in stable condition following the incident.
At this stage, investigators say it remains unclear exactly how the confrontation escalated, a detail that continues to fuel speculation around the Tennessee courthouse shooting incident.
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One of the most striking elements in the case is what allegedly happened immediately after the shooting. According to authorities' reports, Eatherly livestreamed himself speaking to first responders at the scene.
Source: International Business Times UK
