Joshua Fox Clarksville TN Shooting: Following the courthouse shooting in Clarksville, Tennessee, authorities have charged 28-year-old livestreamer Dalton Eatherly with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and additional offenses related to the violent incident that left two people hospitalized.
Investigators are now reviewing livestream footage believed to have captured portions of Eatherly’s behavior leading up to and during the confrontation at the Montgomery County Courthouse. Eatherly, who is known online as “ChudTheBuilder,” has built a following through provocative online interactions and public confrontations that authorities say are now part of the broader investigation.
According to officials, the case centers on how a verbal exchange during a debt hearing escalated into physical violence and ultimately gunfire. Prosecutors allege that after being punched during the altercation, Eatherly responded by firing multiple shots, striking 31-year-old Army veteran Joshua Fox in the shoulder and stomach. Eatherly also sustained a graze wound to his arm during the incident.
Both Eatherly and Fox were transported to medical facilities and were reported to be in stable condition following treatment. Law enforcement has emphasized that the courthouse environment, typically considered a secured public facility, became the scene of a rapidly unfolding and dangerous escalation.
Authorities have not yet commented on potential bond conditions or court dates but confirmed that the investigation remains active. Digital evidence, including livestream recordings and social media activity, is expected to play a significant role in determining intent and establishing a detailed timeline.
The case has also sparked broader discussion about the intersection of online content creation and real-world behavior, particularly when livestreamed interactions involve escalating confrontations in public spaces. Officials say they are continuing to gather evidence as the legal process moves forward.