The shocking incident involving Edgar Welch, known for the 'Pizzagate' conspiracy, has left many in disbelief.
Welch, who gained notoriety for his actions in 2016, was recently fatally shot by North Carolina police officers.
Welch, a resident of Salisbury, was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by officers in Kannapolis, N.C., on Jan. 4, where the tragic event unfolded.
Welch's infamous act in 2016 involved him entering a Washington, D.C., restaurant with an assault rifle due to the baseless 'Pizzagate' theory.
The unfounded theory alleged that Democrats, including Hillary Clinton, were running a child sex trafficking ring out of the restaurant, causing panic and fear.
Despite Welch's actions, no one was harmed during the incident, but the repercussions were felt deeply by the restaurant owner and staff.
After pleading guilty to several charges related to the incident, Welch was sentenced to four years in prison by Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Unfortunately, Welch's life came to a tragic end during the recent encounter with North Carolina police, resulting in his untimely death.
The sudden demise of Edgar Welch serves as a reminder of the dangers of believing and acting on baseless conspiracy theories, leading to irreversible consequences.