Capitol rioter fires at law enforcement after being informed of Jan. 6 charges
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Nathan Pelham, a Texas man facing charges in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, opened fire on sheriff's deputies who went to his home to check on him ahead of his scheduled surrender to the FBI. Pelham now faces an additional felony charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The new weapon charge will likely keep him locked up before his trial. Pelham appeared in at least one photo from the riot donning a hat with a logo associated with the Proud Boys. More than 1,000 defendants have been charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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- Jan. 6 Defendant Opens Fire at Cops Checking on Him The Daily Beast
- Texas man accused of Capitol riot crime faces new charges after shooting at cops, feds say Fort Worth Star-Telegram
- Jan. 6 defendant fired at deputies in North Texas, authorities say The Dallas Morning News
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