Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-03-14 15:56:33 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 9070C57875C02400B39CF4D8A9CEE8B29496396E4524F5C32F4B21825B0C7053
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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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