Pizzagate Gunman Edgar Welch Killed by Police During Traffic Stop in North Carolina
Edgar Maddison Welch, known for his 2016 'Pizzagate' shooting, was fatally shot by police after he pointed a gun at officers during an arrest.
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Edgar Maddison Welch, infamous for the 2016 'Pizzagate' incident where he fired a weapon in a Washington, D.C. restaurant, was shot by police during a traffic stop in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Officers recognized Welch, who had an outstanding warrant. When approached, he drew a handgun, leading officers to fire at him. Welch died from his injuries two days later, prompting an investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
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The articles emphasize the dangerous consequences of conspiracy theories like 'Pizzagate,' highlighting how they can incite violence and lead to tragedies, as seen with Welch's actions in 2016.
There is a focus on Welch's regret and his admission that he mishandled the situation, portraying him as someone who was misled by false narratives.
The left-leaning pieces often critique the societal impacts of misinformation and how it can lead individuals to take violent actions based on unfounded beliefs.
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The articles frame Welch's actions as the result of a misguided belief in conspiracy theories, but they also highlight the immediate threat he posed to law enforcement by pulling a gun during the traffic stop.
There's a detailed recounting of the events leading to Welch's confrontation with police, with a clearer emphasis on his decision to draw a weapon and the subsequent police response as justified.
The right-leaning articles stress the loss of life in the context of Welch's past criminal behavior, positioning him more as a criminal than a victim of misinformation.
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He was an early canary in the coal mine of the danger of conspiracy theories - and the pizzagate one has not disappeared.
"Pizzagate" gunman killed by police in North Carolina
Newsweek
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Welch's actions were fueled by wildly unfounded conspiracy theories, and his subsequent death after confronting police only underscores the tragic consequences of such misguided beliefs.
'Pizzagate' Gunman Fatally Shot by Police During Traffic Stop in North Carolina
Rolling Stone
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The shooting death of Welch, a resident of Salisbury, is under review by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, and the officers who fired at him are on administrative leave, per the department’s protocol.
‘Pizzagate’ gunman killed by police in North Carolina after traffic stop, authorities say
Boston Herald
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The shooting death of Welch, a resident of Salisbury, is under review by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, and the officers who fired at him are on administrative leave, per the department’s protocol.
'Pizzagate' gunman killed by police in North Carolina after traffic stop, authorities say
Associated Press
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Welch made national headlines when he traveled to the nation's capital from North Carolina and fired shots in the Comet Ping Pong restaurant, spurred by a conspiracy theory that had spread online.
'Pizzagate' gunman killed by police during traffic stop in North Carolina
NBC News
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The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation confirmed to CBS News Thursday Welch's identity as the "pizzagate" shooter.
Gunman in "pizzagate" hoax fatally shot by North Carolina police during traffic stop
CBS News
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The gunman involved in the 2016 “Pizzagate” conspiracy theory attack on a Washington DC pizza restaurant that was mistakenly thought to be at the center of a pedophile ring has died after being shot by police in North Carolina during a traffic stop.
Gunman in ‘Pizzagate’ conspiracy attack fatally shot by North Carolina police
The Guardian
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Welch, a passenger in a 2001 GMC Yukon that was linked to him, prompting police to pull it over, was shot after failing to comply with commands to drop the weapon.
'Pizzagate' Gunman Fatally Shot by Cops in Traffic Stop
Newsmax
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