Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-03-14 20:50:36 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 33C64E587561C0C12438CD0C4CAC619F92FEC609A049707F9B3F1ED47BC57A38
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Original Note:
Use of the term "gardening tool," while not factually false, is misleading. The officer describes Gainer holding a scythe: a long, sharp blade attached to (in this case) a 5-foot poll. The officer attempted to retreat as Gainer charged him with the potentially lethal tool. https://abc7.com/amp/deputy-involved-shooting-autism-apple-valley-ryan-gainer/14515552/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scythe
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