Edgar Welch, the Pizzagate gunman, was shot by police after a traffic stop, highlighting the dangers of conspiracy theories.
Washington D.C.: So, you remember that wild Pizzagate story, right? Well, it all came crashing down for Edgar Maddison Welch, who drove all the way from North Carolina to confront a pizza place he thought was hiding a child trafficking ring. Crazy, huh? He showed up with an assault rifle and started shooting, but thankfully, no one got hurt back then.
Fast forward to last weekend, and things took a tragic turn. Welch was pulled over by police in Kannapolis, and when he pulled a gun on them, they had no choice but to shoot. He was taken to the hospital but sadly didn’t make it.
The whole Pizzagate thing really blew up during the 2016 election, fueled by some pretty wild online theories. It was all about trying to link some politicians to this made-up pedophile ring, and it got way out of hand. Welch was one of those who got sucked into it, and it ended up ruining lives, including the owner of the pizza place.
Even after all this time, the Pizzagate conspiracy still pops up, especially with all the buzz around Jeffrey Epstein and his connections. It’s like a never-ending cycle of misinformation. And just when you think it’s over, someone like Elon Musk brings it back into the spotlight.
Welch had already faced serious charges for his actions back in 2016, and it’s just heartbreaking to see how this all ended. It’s a stark reminder of how dangerous these conspiracy theories can be, not just for the people involved but for society as a whole.
