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Dalton Eatherly, also known as “Chud the Builder,” faces attempted murder charge after courthouse shooting. Investigation ongoing.
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Eatherly allegedly opened fire outside the courthouse, injuring another individual and accidentally harming himself. Charges include aggravated assault.
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Victim airlifted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in stable condition. Eatherly held without bond at county jail.
A shooting outside the Montgomery County Courthouse has led to an attempted murder charge for Dalton Eatherly, known online as “Chud the Builder.”
The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon following a scheduled court hearing for Eatherly. According to investigators and livestream footage, a physical confrontation in Millennium Plaza escalated when Eatherly allegedly opened fire. Reports from District Attorney Robert Nash indicate that Eatherly discharged multiple rounds, striking another individual in the stomach and inadvertently wounding himself in the arm during the exchange.
Eatherly is currently being held without bond at the Montgomery County Jail. In addition to attempted murder, he faces charges of aggravated assault and reckless endangerment. The victim remains in stable condition after being flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
