Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-03-13 18:11:49 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: BFAA3F2E13DB84597D38F34D7CD1AB95F97DD8C425ADA67D56C501CCDBAFB6D1
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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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