Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-03-12 23:34:46 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: C68D5449226EBAE25F3226D42037D0CE1458CF44271C22FBA03FF4E64ACF8F36
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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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