Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-03-12 17:35:35 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: C29D3D01283CB2C3173EF1E8A1E57DA35A875F1A8AAC3B97F0710AA75E5C1C7F
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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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