Trending Now - Streamer 'chud the Builder' Faces Attempted Murder Charges
WHO:
US Magazine - Dalton Eatherly, known by his streamer name "Chud the Builder," is 28 years old.
Sportskeeda - Dalton Levi Eatherly is also referred to as "ChudTheBuilder."
WHAT:
TMZ - A judge set Eatherly's bail at $1.25 million for charges related to the shooting.
CNN - Eatherly livestreamed himself speaking to first responders after the incident, recounting that he was approached by a man who said, “I have PTSD” and then hit him, prompting Eatherly to defend himself by shooting.
CNN - Eatherly's previous arrest involved a meal costing $371.55, which he refused to pay, stating, “I’m not paying if you are kicking me out.”
Sportskeeda - Eatherly has received over $134,000 in crowdfunding through a GiveSendGo campaign titled "Help the Chud and his family."
CNN - Eatherly faces additional charges including employing a firearm during a dangerous felony, aggravated assault, and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon.
CNN - Both men involved in the shooting were taken to nearby hospitals where they were in stable condition.
CNN - Eatherly was being held at the Montgomery County jail without bond and is expected to appear for an arraignment and bond hearing at 9 a.m. local time Friday.
CNN - Eatherly's previous arrest occurred after he was kicked out of a restaurant in Nashville, where he was charged with theft of services, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.
CNN - Eatherly allegedly owed a debt of $3,300 to Midland Credit Management Inc.
US Magazine - Eatherly has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting someone.
Sportskeeda - Eatherly has been charged with criminal attempt to murder, employing a firearm during a dangerous felony, aggravated assault, and reckless endangerment.
Sportskeeda - A now-deleted social media post by Eatherly mentioned a "series finale is dead person on pavement."
WHERE:
US Magazine - The shooting incident occurred outside of a courthouse in Clarksville, Tennessee.
WHEN:
CNN - A hearing was scheduled at the Montgomery County Courthouse on Wednesday morning related to a civil case between Eatherly and Midland Credit Management Inc.
WHY:
CNN - Eatherly's previous arrest was described by prosecutors as involving a livestreamer who “filmed content, including racially charged content” on social media.
US Magazine - The shooting allegedly took place during a fight that occurred outside the courthouse.
HOW:
US Magazine - Eatherly allegedly shot an unidentified man during the confrontation.
(UPDATED May 15, 2026 19:23 UTC)
A judge has set bail for Eatherly at $1.25 million in connection with charges related to a shooting. This decision was reported by TMZ at 19:23 UTC. The case continues to develop as more details emerge.
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(UPDATED May 15, 2026 15:40 UTC)
Eatherly livestreamed himself speaking to first responders after an incident where he was approached by a man claiming to have PTSD, which led to Eatherly defending himself by shooting. His prior arrest involved a meal he refused to pay, stating he wouldn't cover the cost of $371.55 if he was being kicked out, and prosecutors noted that this arrest included racially charged content filmed for social media. In a separate development, Eatherly has raised over $134,000 through a crowdfunding campaign titled "Help the Chud and his family," and a hearing related to a civil case with Midland Credit Management Inc. is set for Wednesday morning at the Montgomery County Courthouse.
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(UPDATED May 15, 2026 13:28 UTC)
Eatherly is facing new charges, including employing a firearm during a dangerous felony, aggravated assault, and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon. Both men involved in the shooting were taken to nearby hospitals and are currently in stable condition. Eatherly is being held at the Montgomery County jail without bond and is expected to appear for an arraignment and bond hearing at 9 a.m. local time on Friday.
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(UPDATED May 15, 2026 01:35 UTC)
Dalton Eatherly, known by his streamer name "Chud the Builder," has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting someone during a fight outside a courthouse in Clarksville, Tennessee. The charges against Eatherly include criminal attempt to murder, employing a firearm during a dangerous felony, aggravated assault, and reckless endangerment. In a now-deleted social media post, he referred to a "series finale is dead person on pavement," raising concerns about the incident.