Streamer Dalton Eatherly, widely recognized online as ChudTheBuilder, was reportedly involved in a shooting incident outside a courthouse in Clarksville, Tennessee, on Wednesday afternoon. Early reports shared across social media platforms claimed that a man allegedly confronted the streamer before a gun accidentally discharged during the altercation. According to these reports, the bullet reportedly grazed ChudTheBuilder's body. However, law enforcement officials have not officially confirmed the sequence of events, and many details remain unclear. The Clarksville Police Department has not released an official statement regarding the shooting or the alleged attack. Authorities have also not confirmed whether any other individuals sustained injuries during the incident. Consequently, several claims currently circulating online remain unverified.
Social Media Accounts Fuel Speculation
The story quickly gained traction online after the popular X account FearBuck shared updates about the situation. The account claimed that the incident may have stemmed from an argument involving racially charged remarks. According to the post, ChudTheBuilder allegedly told another man he was going to 'chimp out,' which reportedly led to the man punching him in the face. FearBuck then asserted that the streamer accidentally fired the gun during the confrontation. Photos shared online depicted ChudTheBuilder being assisted into what appeared to be a police ambulance outside the courthouse. Nevertheless, no official report has confirmed whether the shooting occurred exactly as social media users described. HT.com also reported that it could not independently verify the claims being shared online.
Recent Arrest in Nashville Adds Context
The courthouse incident occurred just days after Dalton Eatherly was arrested at a Bob's ChopHouse restaurant in Nashville. Reports indicated that the streamer refused to pay his bill after dining there, which led to police involvement. Following the arrest, ChudTheBuilder posted several messages online explaining his perspective. He claimed that authorities questioned him for over two hours and also seized his phone during the investigation. In one social media post, he stated that he spent more than 13 hours in federal custody. His post read: 'Phones seized as evidence of the crime. No way of contacting anyone. Just got back to my Airbnb after 13 hours in custody for leaving a restaurant when I was asked to. Bobs ChopHouse. FBI and domestic terrorist detective interviewed me for about 2 hours before they took me for booking, asking if I was part of some organization. No sir I'm just a dude with a camera.'
Background on the Streamer
ChudTheBuilder is known for livestreaming content on the platform Kick, where he has amassed a substantial following. The latest courthouse incident has generated even more attention around the streamer, particularly as the public awaits official confirmation from police regarding the events. At this point, several details about the Clarksville courthouse shooting remain uncertain. Authorities have not officially confirmed the reported attack, the alleged racist exchange, or how the gun was discharged. More information is anticipated once police release an official update on the case.
