Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-03-13 18:32:50 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 65D729FE5AF47AA6EEE34A4603CB2DE06CF7D2F5BB01CD4DC8C00BF7F059C9A9
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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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