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2016 'Pizzagate' Gunman Killed by North Carolina Police During Traffic Stop

KPD stated that Welch was shot after an officer recognized his car and attempted to arrest him for a probation violation warrant.
During the incident, Welch ignored commands to drop his weapon, leading to two police officers firing at him, resulting in his death at a hospital on January 6.
Welch previously served four years in prison for a 2016 shooting at Comet Ping Pong in Washington, D.C., linked to the debunked 'Pizzagate' conspiracy theory.

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Pizzagate Gunman Edgar Welch Fatally Shot by Police During Traffic Stop - Valuetainment

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