Streamer 'Chud the Builder' charged with attempted murder after Tennessee courthouse shooting
Dalton Eatherly, known online as 'Chud the Builder,' was arrested and charged with attempted murder following a shooting outside a Clarksville, Tennessee courthouse.
First reported
By Clarksville Now on May 13, 2026 at 12:22 PM EDT
Last update
May 14, 2026 at 1:43 PM EDT
12 sources write about this
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In brief
Facts about this story
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Dalton Eatherly, known as 'Chud the Builder,' was charged with attempted murder after a shooting outside the Montgomery County courthouse in Clarksville, Tennessee.
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Eatherly was known for producing racially derogatory livestream videos prior to the incident.
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Witness video showed Eatherly on a stretcher at the scene, indicating he was injured during the shooting.
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Eatherly was taken into custody at the courthouse location.
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The reason Eatherly was at the courthouse on the day of the shooting has not been confirmed by available sources.
How outlets are covering it
18 hr ago
Livestreamer ‘Chud the Builder’ involved in shooting outside Tennessee courthouse
“NBC News centers its coverage on Eatherly's identity as a livestreamer and his connection to the shooting scene.”
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Man known for racially derogatory livestreams charged with attempted murder after Tennessee shooting
“The Associated Press leads with the attempted murder charge and emphasizes Eatherly's history of racially derogatory content.”
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Chud the Builder, known for posting racist content, is in custody after shooting outside courthouse
“CNN highlights Eatherly's racist online content as the primary context for the arrest.”
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‘Chud the Builder,’ known for racist videos, arrested in Tennessee courthouse shooting
“Al.com frames the story around the arrest and connects Eatherly's racist video history to the incident.”
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'Chud the Builder,' known for racially derogatory livestreams, charged with attempted murder in Tennessee
“WGN-TV pairs the attempted murder charge directly with Eatherly's livestream background.”
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19 hr ago
Streamer known as 'Chud the Builder' involved in shooting outside courthouse
“ABC News takes a more neutral framing, identifying Eatherly primarily as a streamer without leading with the racist content angle.”
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8 hr ago
Racist streamer ‘Chud the Builder’ charged with attempted murder for shooting outside court
“The New York Post uses direct 'racist streamer' labeling and focuses on the criminal charge.”
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7 hr ago
'Chud the Builder' charged after shooting at Clarksville courthouse
“The Tennessean provides local specificity, naming Clarksville and focusing on the formal charge.”
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6 hr ago
Racist Streamer ‘Chud the Builder’ Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Courthouse Shooting
“Clarksville Now emphasizes Eatherly's local history of instigating racist confrontations as context for the shooting.”
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3 hr ago
Streamer ‘Chud the Builder’ Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting Outside Tennessee Court
“A social media post provides eyewitness video confirming Eatherly's identity and that he was injured at the scene.”
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1 day ago
UPDATE: Man who instigated racist disputes charged with attempted murder after courthouse shooting
“Clarksville Now summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Video from witness shows Dalton Eatherly aka Chud the Builder on stretcher after courthouse shooting
“X/Twitter: Jaxie Pidgeon summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Sources covering this story
12 sources write about this
12 articles tracked
Livestreamer ‘Chud the Builder’ involved in shooting outside Tennessee courthouse
May 13, 9:05 PM
Man known for racially derogatory livestreams charged with attempted murder after Tennessee shooting
May 14, 12:52 AM
Chud the Builder, known for posting racist content, is in custody after shooting outside courthouse
May 13, 4:44 PM
‘Chud the Builder,’ known for racist videos, arrested in Tennessee courthouse shooting
May 13, 7:02 PM
'Chud the Builder,' known for racially derogatory livestreams, charged with attempted murder in Tennessee
May 14, 8:36 AM
Streamer known as 'Chud the Builder' involved in shooting outside courthouse
May 13, 8:19 PM
Racist streamer ‘Chud the Builder’ charged with attempted murder for shooting outside court
May 14, 7:32 AM
Racist Streamer ‘Chud the Builder’ Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Courthouse Shooting
May 14, 9:30 AM
Streamer ‘Chud the Builder’ Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting Outside Tennessee Court
May 14, 12:28 PM
UPDATE: Man who instigated racist disputes charged with attempted murder after courthouse shooting
May 13, 12:22 PM
Video from witness shows Dalton Eatherly aka Chud the Builder on stretcher after courthouse shooting
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