CRIME & LAW

Streamer Held on Seven-Figure Bond After Courthouse Shooting

PUBLISHED May 15, 2026, 9:36 AM ET

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Clarksville, Tennessee. On Wednesday, May 13, livestreamer Dalton Eatherly, 28, allegedly shot another man during a daytime confrontation outside the Montgomery County Courthouse, leaving both Eatherly and the other man wounded; law enforcement detained Eatherly and hospitalized the injured parties while prosecutors prepared felony charges. Earlier that week he had been charged in Nashville with theft and disorderly conduct relating to a May 9 restaurant incident. Nashville and Clarksville court records show that at a May 15 arraignment prosecutors asked that Eatherly be held without bond, but Judge H. Reid Poland III set a $1.25 million preliminary bond and scheduled a full hearing next week; charges include attempted murder, employing a firearm during a dangerous felony, aggravated assault, and reckless endangerment, while the alleged victim's family launched fundraising for medical expenses.

By Sidra | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

May 9: Eatherly involved in a Nashville restaurant incident; charged with theft and disorderly conduct.
November (prior): Eatherly faced a harassment charge in Montgomery County earlier in the year.
May 13: Confrontation outside Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville leads to a shooting; both Eatherly and Joshua Fox wounded.
May 13–14: Law enforcement investigates; Fox receives medical care and family organizes fundraising for expenses.
May 15: Arraignment held; Judge H. Reid Poland III set a $1.25 million preliminary bond and scheduled further hearings.

News Intelligence

This incident highlights the potential risks of public confrontations. It's a reminder to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement. If you're in a public space and feel unsafe, remember you can always call 911.

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Who Benefited

Local prosecutors and law enforcement benefited from immediate legal action to detain a person accused of violent felonies, enabling formal charging and custody decisions while the judicial process moves forward.

Who Impacted

The alleged shooting victim, Joshua Fox, and his family suffered physical injuries and medical expenses, and the incident heightened community safety concerns in Clarksville and surrounding areas.