[59914] Streamer 'Chud the Builder' arrested in Tennessee after courthouse shooting

Tennessee Courthouse Shooting Incident

On Wednesday, May 14, 2026, streamer Dalton Eatherly, known on social media as "Chud the Builder," was arrested following a shooting incident outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in Tennessee. According to reports from MarioNawfal and TheLastHopeUSA, Eatherly is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and the use of a firearm during a criminal offense.

Sequence of Events and Controversy

The shooting occurred around 1:20 PM following a physical confrontation. According to TheLastHopeUSA, Eatherly claimed to the police that he approached a group of people after they pointed at him, and that one of them hit him, which led him to draw a weapon and fire. On the other hand, figures online who criticize his behavior note that he is a controversial figure known for recordings of using racist slurs, as noted in the report by MarioNawfal.

Online Reactions and Political Polarization

The case has sparked sharp and polarized reactions on social media. On one hand, certain far-right groups, as observed in posts by antigitans and WANGHAF, expressed support for "Chud" and called for his release, using racist rhetoric and claims that it was legitimate self-defense. On the other hand, other users like litevibes criticized his behavior, arguing that "pretending Eatherly is a civilized citizen is being willfully blind," while expressing disgust at the racist messages associated with him.

TruthfulTreason summarized the situation as a deep internal debate within the American right, where some are criticizing his violent behavior regardless of the political identity of those involved.