Shooting Incident at Montgomery County Courthouse Leaves Two Injured After Livestreamer Clash
A violent confrontation at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville escalated into a shooting during a civil debt hearing involving 28-year-old livestreamer Dalton Eatherly, known online as “ChudTheBuilder,” leaving two individuals injured and prompting a major law enforcement response.
According to preliminary reports from authorities, the incident began during proceedings connected to a debt-related case. Investigators say tensions rose after Eatherly allegedly made a provocative remark toward another man present, reportedly asking if he was going to “chimp out.” The exchange quickly became physical when the man allegedly responded by punching Eatherly.
Officials say the situation escalated rapidly after the altercation. During or immediately following the confrontation, Eatherly reportedly produced a firearm and fired multiple shots inside or near the courthouse area. In the chaos, Eatherly sustained a graze wound to his arm, while 31-year-old Army veteran Joshua Fox was struck by gunfire in the shoulder and stomach.
Emergency responders arrived quickly at the scene and provided medical assistance before transporting both men to nearby hospitals. Authorities later confirmed that both Eatherly and Fox were listed in stable condition following treatment, though additional details regarding their injuries have not yet been publicly released.
Law enforcement agencies immediately secured the courthouse and surrounding area following the shooting. Court proceedings were halted while investigators collected evidence, reviewed surveillance footage, and interviewed witnesses who were present during the incident. Officials described the event as a rapidly evolving and volatile situation but stated there was no ongoing threat to the public after the scene was secured.
The incident has drawn widespread attention due to the location of the shooting inside a courthouse environment, where heightened security and public safety are typically priorities. Investigators are now working to reconstruct the exact sequence of events leading up to the gunfire, including examining witness accounts and determining how the firearm was introduced into the setting.
Authorities have not yet announced potential charges or released additional findings regarding the altercation, and the investigation remains active. Questions surrounding courthouse security procedures and the circumstances that allowed the confrontation to escalate so dramatically are also expected to be part of the broader review moving forward.
For now, officials continue urging anyone with additional information or footage related to the incident to cooperate with investigators as they work to establish a full and accurate understanding of what occurred.