The notorious gunman behind the 2016 Pizzagate shooting, Edgar Madison Welch, was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Welch, who gained infamy for his involvement in the conspiracy theory surrounding the Comet Ping Pong pizzeria, was killed after allegedly pulling a firearm during the encounter with law enforcement. Authorities reported that the fatal confrontation occurred after Welch refused to disarm, leading to an officer-involved shooting. This incident marks a significant turn of events for a figure who had previously made headlines for his dangerous actions in the past.