Edgar Maddison Welch, infamous for the 2016 'Pizzagate' incident where he fired a weapon in a Washington, D.C. restaurant, was shot by police during a traffic stop in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Officers recognized Welch, who had an outstanding warrant. When approached, he drew a handgun, leading officers to fire at him. Welch died from his injuries two days later, prompting an investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.