A controversial influencer known as Chud the Builder was shot today, May 13, outside of a courthouse in Tennessee.
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TMZ reported the story. This incident comes days after the online personality, whose real name is Dalton Eatherly, was arrested at a steakhouse in Nashville.
Eatherly is known for his livestreams that involve approaching strangers in public places and making remarks characterized as racist.
What Happened to Chud the Builder?
Eatherly said he was assaulted outside of the Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was live-streaming when the incident took place.
The influencer fired several shots at his attacker in self-defense. He also shot himself. The camera was still on when first responders arrived.
"Did I shoot myself or did I graze it?" he asked someone on the scene.
"It penetrated it, yeah," they replied.
Eatherly added that on a scale from 1 to 10, his discomfort level was at a 6.
CNN reports that both Eatherly and his attacker were taken in for medical treatment.
Although the timeline and cause of the incident remain unclear, the Tennessee District Attorney General's Office confirmed that Eatherly was taken into custody. It is also unclear what charges the influencer could face.
Why Was the Influencer Arrested?
On Saturday, May 9, Eatherly was kicked out of Bob's Steak & Chop House at the Omni Hotel in Nashville. Staff had allegedly warned him several times to stop filming while other customers were eating. Despite these warnings, the influencer racked up a $371.55 bill while livestreaming the whole dinner.
When confronted about it, Eatherly allegedly had a meltdown. He yelled, screamed, and made several remarks characterized as racist.
Affidavits documenting the incident state that the influencer's behavior was disruptive and interfered with restaurant operations. Officers described his outburst as "disorderly in nature" and serving "no lawful purpose."
"I'm not paying if you are kicking me out," Eatherly allegedly told staff.
He was eventually arrested on charges of theft of services, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct. Afterward, Eatherly was released on a $5,000 bond.
